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Share Original reporting Economic affairs correspondent Hidden debt Senegal debt crisis Bassirou Diomaye Faye IMF negotiations The International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded a critical review of Senegal’s economic strategy last month, focusing on the nation’s escalating debt burden and fiscal reforms. This mission marked a pivotal moment in the country’s efforts to secure financial stability […]

Yaoundé, June 2026 — The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), through its Sub-Regional Office for Central Africa and the African Centre for Statistics, is providing technical assistance to Cameroon in developing its energy accounts. This initiative, carried out in collaboration with Cameroon’s National Institute of Statistics (INS) and the World Bank under the […]

The National Agency for Vocational Training (AGEFOP) in Côte d’Ivoire has released a groundbreaking study identifying the country’s real-time skill demands, marking a pivotal step in aligning youth competencies with economic needs. The findings were unveiled in Abidjan on June 18, 2026, during a high-profile presentation of the Passeport-Compétences national program. The initial phase of […]

Government targets 2% of state budget for sustainable waste management by 2030 Cameroon has set an ambitious goal to allocate the equivalent of 2% of its national budget to circular economy initiatives by 2030. This target is outlined in the National Roadmap for Circular Economy 2025–2035, developed by the Ministry of Economy, Planning, and Territorial […]

Economy Woleu-Ntem: Gabon’s green tourism showcase By Editor-in-Chief June 22, 2026 184 No comment Libreville, June 22, 2026 — With the 2026 Tourism Caravan just weeks away, Gabon’s government is stepping up its efforts to promote the nation’s natural heritage. Minister of Sustainable Tourism and Craftsmanship, Professor Marcelle Ibinga Itsitsa, selected Woleu-Ntem Province as the […]

Chad World Bank injects $160 million to bolster water access and climate resilience in Chad The World Bank allocates $160 million to expand water access and enhance climate resilience in Chad’s most vulnerable provinces, directly benefiting one million people—over half of whom are women. World Bank — 2 min read The World Bank has approved […]

The era of political theatrics and rally slogans has unequivocally ended. Senegal now confronts a moment of national reckoning. The profound economic, social, and reputational damage inflicted upon the Republic by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko cannot be silently observed. What the current administration attempts to portray as a “transparency operation” concerning an alleged hidden debt […]

The National Association of Young Traders of Burkina Faso hosted a pivotal gathering in Ouagadougou on June 20, 2026, under the banner “From Words to Action: Forging a Strong Patriotic Economy in Burkina Faso.” This landmark event brought together traders, entrepreneurs, and economic stakeholders to dissect the sector’s most pressing challenges and chart a unified […]

The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Europe 2026 summit served as a pivotal moment for Togo and Saudi Arabia to deepen their economic partnership. On June 18, President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé of Togo engaged in a strategic meeting with Yasir ben Othman Al-Rumayyan, Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Chairman of the Future […]

ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE Côte d’Ivoire solidifies its position as UEMOA’s economic engine despite Sahel rivals As the dominant economy within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), Côte d’Ivoire continues to set the pace for regional growth. The country’s economic momentum stems from a rare convergence of strengths: a thriving domestic market, cutting-edge infrastructure, Africa’s […]

Economy Gabon’s strategic role in africa’s expanding free trade zone Editorial desk June 20, 2026 174 No comments Libreville, Saturday June 20, 2026 — Africa is undergoing a historic economic transformation. Breaking free from colonial-era trade barriers, the continent is now constructing the world’s largest integrated market by number of participating countries. The high-level meeting […]