Niamey boosts local industry with minister’s factory visits
Niamey, July 15, 2026 — Economic self-reliance begins on the factory floor. In Niger, the push for local production is gaining momentum as authorities take stock of the nation’s industrial capabilities. Minister of Commerce and Industry Abdoulaye Seydou recently intensified his ground-level engagement by touring key manufacturing hubs across the capital. On July 14, the […]
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Eu boosts funding for Cameroon smes with new financial scheme
The European Union (EU) and Cameroon have unveiled a groundbreaking financial initiative to enhance access to credit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country. Launched on July 15, 2026, the scheme forms part of the Economic Development Support Project through Value Chain Promotion and Private Sector Initiative (PAD-CV). At the heart of this […]
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Adolphe Muzito’s bold vision: DRC to be sub-saharan Africa’s third economic power by 2035
Former Prime Minister Adolphe Muzito has put forth a compelling forecast for the Democratic Republic of Congo, asserting that under the leadership of President Félix Tshisekedi, the nation is poised to become the third-largest economic power across Sub-Saharan Africa by the year 2035. This ambitious projection highlights a significant vision for the DRC’s economic trajectory, […]
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Cameroon-Algeria trade ties thriving with new economic deals
Economic cooperation between Cameroon and Algeria is reaching new heights, marked by a series of strategic agreements and substantial investments in key sectors. A high-level meeting in Yaoundé on July 8, 2026, brought together Cameroon’s Minister of Commerce, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, and Abdallah Boukemmache, Algeria’s Ambassador to Cameroon, alongside Abdel Khemane, CEO of MADAR […]
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Iboga Gabon global health market leadership
Iboga in Gabon: pivoting toward global health market dominance The sacred iboga shrub, long revered in Gabon’s ancestral traditions, is on the brink of an industrial transformation that could redefine global health care. As the opiate crisis continues to ravage communities across the United States, international demand for iboga’s scientifically validated addiction-fighting properties has surged. […]
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Gabon launches budget talks for 2027 fiscal plan
The Gabonese government has officially inaugurated budget conferences in Libreville to shape the foundation of the 2027 Finance Bill, marking a pivotal step in fiscal planning. These conferences, mandated by Circular No. 000245/PR/SG dated March 31, 2026, follow a structured two-phase approach. The first phase, running from July 14 to 17, focuses on ministerial-level discussions. […]
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Congo turns strategic minerals into industrial might
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has emerged as a critical link in the global supply chains for essential minerals. Rich deposits of cobalt, copper, lithium, coltan, and rare earth elements position the country at the forefront of raw materials vital for the energy transition and advanced electronics. For Kinshasa, the challenge is no […]
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Ahmed Cissé gains majority stake in Côte d’Ivoire’s BICICI bank
Major shift in Côte d’Ivoire’s banking sector The restructuring of the Banque internationale pour le commerce et l’industrie de Côte d’Ivoire (BICICI) reaches another milestone as Ahmed Cissé consolidates his position as the largest shareholder. Three years after BNP Paribas exited the Ivorian market and local investors took control, the Banque nationale d’investissement (BNI) finalized […]
Read MoreIvoirian skills forum 2026 aligns training with economic growth
Abidjan, 14 July 2026 — The second edition of the International Forum on Skills and Competencies (FIMEC) kicks off tomorrow in Abidjan, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and development partners under the leadership of Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé. The event’s core mission is to position vocational training as a cornerstone for job creation, economic […]
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Gabon’s aviation authority under scrutiny amid governance reforms
economy Gabon’s aviation authority under scrutiny amid governance reforms By Editor-in-Chief Tuesday, July 14, 2026 178 No comment Libreville — Every nation’s strategic institutions face challenges, but when public debate overshadows critical reforms, a fundamental question emerges: does discourse aim to enhance governance or inadvertently undermine essential state structures? In Gabon, the Agence Nationale de […]
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West africa cocoa producers unite in Abuja alliance for local processing
The key points Regional alliance: Four West African cocoa powerhouses—producing over 60% of the world’s supply—signed the Abuja Declaration on July 14, 2026 Strategic shift: Moving from raw bean exports to local processing of high-value products EUDR compliance: Joint strategy to address the EU’s deforestation regulation, effective December 30, 2026 First project: A 70,000-ton processing […]
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Gabon accelerates single window service at Baie des Rois
Economy Gabon accelerates single window service at Baie des Rois By Editor-in-Chief July 14, 2026 210 No comments Libreville, Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – Gabon is stepping up efforts to align with international investor expectations. Speed in procedures, legal certainty, accessible administration, and timely decision-making now take center stage. The country has long grappled with […]
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