Economy

Mali to launch public-private partnership for energy transport infrastructure Government officials confirm new financing model aimed at resolving persistent energy distribution challenges across critical regions Mamadou Traoré |28 June 2026|3 min read Summarize Listen Comment New energy transport model emerges as Mali faces critical infrastructure gap The government is set to implement a long-discussed public-private […]

The Autorité de Régulation de la Sous-traitance dans le secteur privé (ARSP) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has launched a groundbreaking digital transformation initiative. The agency announced the full digitalization of the Subcontracting Attestation issuance process, marking a significant leap toward streamlining administrative procedures for businesses operating in the country. Spearheaded by […]

Economy Gabon’s Nkok: Africa’s rising industrial model Editorial team June 27, 2026 83 No comment Libreville, Saturday, June 27, 2026 – Barely days after presenting his credentials to President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Chad’s newly appointed Ambassador to Gabon, Zakaria Fadoul Kittir Jr., made a strategic visit to one of Gabon’s most emblematic economic transformations: […]

Starting January 1, 2027, Libreville will prohibit the entry of frozen chicken into the country. The Gabonese government has set an ambitious target: producing 125,000 metric tons of broiler chicken annually by 2028, as outlined by the Ministry of Agriculture. However, achieving this goal hinges on overcoming significant challenges within the next two years. On […]

The Gabon Economic Forum (GEF) returned for its second edition, bringing together government leaders and international partners to tackle the nation’s economic challenges head-on. Alain Claude Kouakoua, President of the Gabonese Employers’ Federation (FEG), set the tone during the opening ceremony at the Palais des Congrès. With a clear vision for the future, he declared, […]

Forum économique du Gabon : un dialogue stratégique pour l’avenir des entreprises « Mon ambition est claire : demain, la FEG ne sera plus seulement reconnue pour défendre les entreprises gabonaises, mais surtout pour les rendre prospères. » Ces paroles, prononcées par Alain Claude Kouakoua, président de la Fédération des entreprises du Gabon (FEG), ont […]

President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is steering Gabon toward deeper economic integration with Africa. In a decisive move, the head of state has instructed the government to prioritize imports from African nations—particularly in food products—during the June 25 Council of Ministers meeting. This directive underscores a bold pivot toward continental collaboration as a cornerstone of […]

The Gabonese government has placed intra-African trade at the forefront of its economic agenda, with President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema demanding accelerated implementation of policies to enhance regional commerce. During a June 25 cabinet meeting in Libreville, he made it clear that this shift is not just symbolic but requires concrete actions and a strict […]

Digital Economy Wave expands its digital finance footprint with stronger institutional ties in Cameroon As a leading digital finance provider in Cameroon, Wave has intensified its institutional engagement through a series of high-level meetings with public authorities, regulators, financial partners and key ecosystem players. This move underscores the fintech’s commitment to deepening its roots in […]

Economy New agro-processing plant in Bangou aims to expand Cameroonian products across Africa On Friday, June 26, 2026, the Minister of Trade, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, officially inaugurated the agro-food processing plant in Bangou, located in the Hauts-Plateaux Department, West Region. AAA Summarize Listen Comment Transforming local agriculture into continental opportunity The agro-processing plant in […]

Economy Cameroon’s cocoa sector strengthens export quality with new verifier training The National Cocoa and Coffee Board (ONCC), in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), completed a three-day verifier training program in Douala on June 26, 2026. Liliane Ndangue |June 26, 2026|2 minutes read AAA Follow Cameroon Cocoa Updates Summarize Listen Comment […]

The Gabonese government’s decision to split the Société d’Énergie et d’Eau du Gabon (SEEG) into two distinct entities marks a turning point in the nation’s energy landscape. This restructuring aims to address long-standing inefficiencies while revitalizing the sector’s infrastructure. Yet, the transition brings fresh hurdles that demand urgent attention. Why the SEEG restructuring matters for […]