Senegal’s president highlights economic strengths in Berlin
Dakar — Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is making a strategic push in Berlin to attract foreign investors and strengthen economic ties. His agenda includes high-level meetings with German leaders and participation in a key economic forum. On Monday, Faye took center stage at the German-Senegalese Economic Forum, where he outlined the nation’s growing appeal […]
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Bénin rebases national accounts, GDP 2023 revised up by 25.2%
Bénin rebases national accounts, GDP 2023 revised up by 25.2% The National Institute of Statistics and Demography (INStaD) has completed the rebasing of Bénin‘s national accounts, adopting 2023 as the new base year for economic measurements. This replaces the previous 2015 base, providing a more accurate reflection of the country’s economic landscape. The revised GDP […]
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Senegal’s debt talks with IMF: key takeaways from recent negotiations
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 […]
Read MoreBioban tops national circular economy hackathon in Yamoussoukro
Bioban wins Côte d’Ivoire’s circular economy hackathon with agricultural waste solution Yamoussoukro, 22 June 2026 — The Bioban initiative, which converts agricultural waste into biogas and organic fertilizer, has clinched top honors at Côte d’Ivoire’s national hackathon on circular economy. Organized from 17 to 19 June 2026 at the Institut national polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INP-HB) […]
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Cameroon advances energy accounting for smarter policy decisions
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 […]
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Ivory Coast unveils skills gap study to boost youth employment
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 […]
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Cameroon aims for circular economy with new waste management strategy
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 […]
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Woleu-Ntem showcases Gabon’s green tourism ambitions
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 […]
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World bank injects $160 million to bolster water access and climate resilience in Chad
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 […]
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Senegal’s economic downturn: assessing prime minister Ousmane Sonko’s impact
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 […]
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Young entrepreneurs in Burkina Faso push for structured economy
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 […]
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Togo and Saudi Arabia strengthen economic ties at FII Europe 2026 summit
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 […]
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