Togo’s phosphate push: driving West Africa’s fertilizer self-sufficiency by 2030
The West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) is doubling down on phosphate industrialization in Togo, with a 1.45 trillion FCFA investment plan set to unlock regional fertilizer production by 2030. As the anchor project in the bloc’s phosphate-to-fertilizer strategy, Togo’s phosphate reserves are positioned to replace imports and fuel agricultural growth across West Africa. […]
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Niamey receives 3.75 million liters of Algerian fuel amid cost debates
Niamey is set to receive 3.75 million liters of Algerian fuel in a last-minute supply shift, raising immediate questions about cost, logistics, and long-term energy strategy for Niger’s capital. Fuel rerouted: why 150 tankers are heading to Niamey instead of Agadez Originally planned to ease fuel shortages in Agadez, 150 tankers each carrying 25,000 liters […]
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Togo’s 2027 budget: 2.68 trillion FCFA plan and the hard questions ahead
Public finance – Togo’s proposed 2027 budget, valued at 2,684.1 billion FCFA, reflects the government’s priorities in security, economic transformation, and social cohesion. Yet, critical questions linger: which sectors will truly benefit from budgetary decisions? How will spending be funded? And what mechanisms will ensure these resources translate into tangible outcomes for citizens? The draft […]
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Burkina Faso’s public investment blackout: why billions vanish before reaching citizens
Where 63% of public funds disappear before touching lives Despite repeated budget announcements and resource mobilization, only 37% of Burkina Faso’s public investment projects ever materialize. The question isn’t whether the money exists—it’s why nearly two-thirds of allocated funds evaporate before delivering tangible results. From paper promises to lost billions: the harsh reality The stark […]
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West African customs revolution: Bénin, Nigeria and Cameroon to launch joint digital system
The governments of Bénin, Nigeria and Cameroon are advancing a landmark initiative to connect their customs systems digitally, aiming to streamline cross-border trade and slash operational delays. The move, supported by Afreximbank, was confirmed during high-level discussions held in Cairo, Egypt, where officials outlined a strategy to harmonize electronic customs procedures across the three nations. […]
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Benin confirms three-to-six-month fuel reserves amid pump supply strains
Benin Benin confirms three-to-six-month fuel reserves amid pump supply strains Government spokesperson Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji has dismissed fears of a fuel shortage, attributing recent pump-side queues to consumers shifting from informal markets where prices are higher. Government reassures over fuel reserves stability Benin’s strategic fuel reserves now cover between three and six months of national […]
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Senegal clears 1.9 trillion FCFA public arrears by 2024 end: a lifeline for local businesses
Senegal’s government has officially launched the clearance of public arrears totaling 1.9 trillion FCFA—equivalent to roughly $2.9 billion—before the close of the fiscal year. The announcement, confirmed by a senior official in the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Planning, prioritizes payments to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have long awaited settlement. While the technical […]
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Togo’s maritime economy: Faure Gnassingbé’s three priorities unveiled in China
Le Togo entend renforcer les retombées économiques de sa position maritime en misant sur la sécurité des échanges, la transformation productive et le développement des compétences scientifiques. Face aux médias chinois, le lundi 12 octobre 2026, le président du Conseil, Faure Gnassingbé, a exposé les priorités de Lomé pour mieux valoriser son potentiel maritime. Cette […]
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China’s economic footprint expands steadily across Togo
EconomieTogo L’empreinte chinoise gagne du terrain économique au Togo Noël Tadégnon 12/10/202612 octobre 2026 De Pékin à Lomé, la coopération chinoise s’affiche dans le commerce et les infrastructures, entre opportunités économiques et défis industriels. https://p.dw.com/p/5OAJh À Lomé, la présence chinoise se remarque jusque dans les habitudes de consommation. Dans les China Mall, ces centres commerciaux […]
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Niger’s fuel shortage: queues at filling stations contradict the junta’s official denial
Niger may well have become the only country in which a fuel shortage can be seen on the streets yet vanish from official statements. As supply difficulties deepen public concern and queues are reported outside service stations, the response from the authorities in Niamey has left many observers perplexed. On state television, the shortage is […]
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Cameroon-Nigeria trade revival: customs revenue hits 741 billion CFA francs in 2026
Trade between northern Nigeria and Cameroon’s Far North has been steadily recovering since 2019. Improved security along the corridor has allowed transporters to resume their routes, breathing new life into customs revenues. A convoy of heavy trucks from Nigeria sits parked on both sides of the sandy track linking the economic giant to Cameroon. These […]
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Gabon’s quiet shift: how human talent is becoming the backbone of economic growth
Gabon’s quiet shift: how human talent is becoming the backbone of economic growth Libreville, October 2026 — Gabon is quietly redefining how it measures economic progress, shifting focus from visible assets like oil, roads, or industrial equipment to a less tangible but far more transformative resource: the skills of its people. On October 2, 2026, […]
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