Nyong-et-kellé bridge access roads nearing completion
Economic progress in the Nyong-et-Kellé region Nyong-et-Kellé bridge nears completion: access roads nearly finalized As of late June 2026, significant strides have been made in constructing the access roads to the Malombo bridge spanning the Nyong River. Liliane Ndangue |5 hours ago|3 minutes read AAA Follow Nyong-et-Kellé updates on Google Summarize Listen Comment By late […]
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Ivorian gold sector boosted by Endeavour Mining’s 1.7 trillion FCFA contribution
Endeavour Mining’s five-year impact: driving sustainable growth in Côte d’Ivoire As the leading gold producer in Côte d’Ivoire, Endeavour Mining has officially unveiled its Country Impact Report 2021–2025, titled ‘Creating Tangible Value’, highlighting its pivotal role in the nation’s economic and social development. The presentation, held in Abidjan, outlined how the company’s operations have generated […]
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Gabon faces debt audit to restore private sector trust
The Gabon Economic Forum (GEF) has brought renewed focus to a pressing economic challenge: the nation’s internal debt to private enterprises. Speaking at the event, Alain‑Claude Kouakoua, President of the Gabonese Business Federation (FEG), highlighted the discrepancies in the estimated 4,340 billion FCFA debt owed to private companies. Kouakoua emphasized that the official figure may […]
Read MoreGold mining in Côte d’Ivoire drives economic growth and social progress
Cocody, 29 June 2026 — In a landmark assessment of its operations, Endeavour Mining has revealed that its gold mines in Côte d’Ivoire generated a total economic impact of 1,710 billion FCFA between 2021 and 2025. The figure includes 644 billion FCFA contributed directly to state coffers through taxes, royalties and dividends, underscoring the mining […]
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Gabon’s bold push for ecotourism faces real-world hurdles
Gabon’s bold push for ecotourism faces real-world hurdles LIBREVILLE / The government unveiled its National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism and Craft Valorization on June 29, 2026, with a clear mission: diversify the economy ahead of the post-oil era and position Gabon as a leading global ecotourism destination. On paper, Gabon’s credentials are unmatched. With 88% […]
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Owendo security crackdown disrupts Gabon’s informal night economy
Owendo security operations hit Gabon’s informal night economy DIG / A late-night security sweep on June 28, 2026, in Owendo primarily targeted businesses in the city’s nocturnal economy—bars, small eateries, and informal shops—that serve as vital income sources for hundreds of vulnerable households in this bustling Libreville suburb. While security enforcement was the stated goal, […]
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Rabat forum charts bold path for Morocco’s food industry decarbonization
Rabat hosted a pivotal national forum this week, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and financial partners to map out a decisive shift toward low-carbon operations in Morocco’s vital food manufacturing sector. Convened by the National Federation of Agri-Food (FENAGRI) under the patronage of the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Energy Transition […]
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Camrail injects billions into Cameroon’s economy over 27 years
Camrail’s 27-year economic footprint in Cameroon The national rail network operator, Camrail, has pumped an estimated 750 billion Central African CFA francs—roughly 1.25 billion US dollars—into Cameroon’s economy since 1999. This milestone was unveiled by Pierre Ngon, the company’s managing director, during a press briefing held in Douala on June 22, 2026. Railway operations fuel […]
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Gabon ends EU fishing deal to boost local industry
The Gabonese government has decided to terminate its Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (SFPA) with the European Union, which formally expired on June 28, 2026, without renewal. The agreement, first established in 2007 and renewed multiple times—most recently in 2021—has generated approximately 17 billion CFA francs for the Gabonese state over five years. However, authorities have […]
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Gabon’s trade surplus hits $6.9 billion in 2025 amid global challenges
The Gabonese economy demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2025 by achieving a trade surplus of $6.9 billion, despite a global landscape marked by declining trade volumes, falling oil prices, and disrupted shipping lanes. This impressive performance underscores the country’s robust external position and strategic economic foundations. The surplus emerged from a stark contrast between maintained exports […]
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Gabon economic forum 2026: private sector and state unite for growth
Forging a unified path for Gabon’s economic future The Gabon Economic Forum (GEF) 2026, held at the Palais des congrès de la Cité de la Démocratie, marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s economic trajectory. Organized by the Fédération des entreprises du Gabon (FEG), the event brought together business leaders, former state officials, and policymakers […]
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Gabon ends eu fishing deal to boost local industry
Gabon ends eu fishing deal to boost local industry DIG / Gabon has opted not to renew its fisheries partnership agreement with the European Union, which was set to expire on June 28, 2026. This decisive move reflects the nation’s commitment to reclaim control over its marine resources and channel greater economic benefits back into […]
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