Economy

The Cameroonian government is maintaining a relentless pace of road construction, averaging 488 kilometers of newly asphalted roads each year between 2020 and the end of 2025. This ambitious infrastructure drive, spearheaded by authorities in Yaoundé, aims to address the nation’s long-standing road deficit—a challenge exacerbated by the country’s vast size and critical logistical demands […]

In a bold move reshaping its economic ties, Gabon is signaling the end of an era dominated by traditional public development aid. Libreville is now advocating for a paradigm shift toward direct, measurable investments that can drive productive economic growth. This strategic pivot aligns with the country’s broader efforts to break free from its reliance […]

The arrival of Guinean agribusiness giant SONOCO, poised to produce 15 million chickens annually in Gabon, has reignited debates about economic sovereignty and the treatment of domestic entrepreneurs. While officials hail this as a breakthrough for food security, critics like former lawmaker Jean-Valentin Leyama question why SOGADA—a Gabonese poultry pioneer operating for over a decade—remains […]

The Ivorian Head of State Alassane Ouattara welcomed two key figures within hours of each other at the presidential palace in Abidjan. Ousmane Diagana, Vice-President of the World Bank for West and Central Africa, and Philippe Van De Vyvère, CEO of the Belgian maritime group Sea-Invest, were received in separate meetings. These discussions underscore the […]

Economy Cameroon’s road infrastructure: 2,442 km paved but hurdles remain Progress reports, ongoing projects, and structural network updates presented at Yaoundé’s government action forum Liliane Ndangue |9 hours ago|3 min read AAA Follow Cameroon updates on Google Summarize Listen Comment Ongoing road projects, completed milestones, and structural network updates were highlighted during a public briefing […]

The iconic Yaoundé bypass project in Cameroon has caught the attention of a new player, Ashoka Buildcon Limited, an Indian infrastructure giant. The group has submitted a comprehensive bid valued at over 1.26 trillion FCFA (excluding taxes) to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, which oversees the initiative. The proposal features an integrated model […]

Yas Togo is reinforcing its distribution network with a strategic investment in new vehicles for its wholesale partners. On June 10, 2026, in Lomé, the telecommunications operator officially handed over six vehicles—four 15-seater buses and two pickup trucks—to beneficiaries of its co-financing program. This initiative aims to enhance the partners’ operational capabilities, enabling them to […]

Business leaders from France concluded a five-day working visit to Rabat in early June 2026, engaging in high-level discussions with Moroccan officials to explore investment opportunities in the Kingdom. The delegation, composed of executives from various industries, met with Rachid Talbi Alami, President of the Chamber of Representatives, to assess the economic landscape and Morocco’s […]

The Guinean conglomerate SONOCO is set to disrupt Gabon’s poultry sector with a bold initiative aimed at reshaping a market heavily reliant on imports. During a high-level meeting with President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the panafrican group outlined plans for an ambitious investment to overhaul the country’s poultry supply chain. With a projected output exceeding […]

Economy Gabon’s agroindustrial leap with SONOCO’s bold investment plan By Editor-in-Chief June 10, 2026 89 No comment Libreville, June 10, 2026 – Gabon may have just unlocked one of the most transformative chapters in its economic evolution. In a landmark meeting with a delegation from Guinea’s SONOCO led by CEO Abdoul Karim Diallo, President Brice […]

Ivory Coast is on the verge of joining Morocco as Africa’s second nation to operate a high-speed rail network. The government has greenlit plans for a TGV line connecting Abidjan, the economic hub, to Yamoussoukro, the political capital established by former President Félix Houphouët-Boigny. This ambitious project aims to slash travel time between the two […]

The Burkina Faso government has successfully closed its inaugural sovereign bond targeting the diaspora, achieving remarkable financial momentum. The Diaspora Bond initiative surpassed all expectations by raising 151.5 billion West African CFA francs, a figure that eclipses initial projections set by authorities in Ouagadougou. For a Sahelian nation facing escalating financial demands and limited access […]