Economy

The Gabonese government has unveiled bold economic ambitions for the upcoming five-year term. To implement the National Growth and Development Plan (PNCD) for 2026-2030, the transitional authorities aim to mobilize a total investment envelope of 27 000 billion FCFA. Of this amount, 18 000 billion FCFA—nearly two-thirds—is expected to come from the private sector. The […]

At the Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) 2026 Annual General Meetings in Lomé, shareholders not only endorsed the group’s return to dividend payments but also approved a fresh governance framework, reinforcing the panafrican banking leader’s strategic direction following a landmark 2025 financial year. Dividend revival and strategic validation The shareholder resolutions passed included the approval of […]

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For over nine months, the central Malian city of Ségou has been grappling with a severe fuel shortage that has brought daily life and economic activity to a near standstill. Residents report persistent stockouts, soaring prices, and a thriving underground market where gasoline is traded at exorbitant rates. infrequent deliveries worsen the crisis Ségou, located […]

E-commerce : comment le Maroc veut devenir une plateforme africaine El Mehdi El AzharyPublié le 03/06/2026 à 16:20 Temps de lecture : favoris Les revenus du commerce électronique en Afrique dépasseront 46 MM$ en 2025 © DR A A A A A × Le Maroc veut donner un nouvel élan à son commerce électronique. Le […]

Côte d’Ivoire’s promising start to its cocoa export season, with an impressive 1 million tonnes already secured through contracts for the 2026-27 harvest, could be significantly hampered by the impending El Niño weather phenomenon. Expected to manifest in July, this climatic event is a major concern for professionals across the cocoa sector and agricultural commodity […]

Cameroon has seen its transit fee revenue from Chadian oil, transported through the crucial Chad-Cameroon pipeline, climb to 12.2 billion FCFA during the initial four months of 2026. Data released by the Pipeline Steering and Monitoring Committee (CPSP) indicates a substantial year-on-year increase of 1.2 billion FCFA, marking an 11% rise compared to the same […]

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), public finances are navigating a complex paradox in 2025. While tax collection efforts have intensified, the state’s expenditures are expanding at a faster pace, widening the budget deficit. This imbalance reflects a structural challenge for Kinshasa, forcing difficult trade-offs between economic stimulus, national security, and compliance with […]

With nearly 30 million inhabitants, Niger faces a critical housing shortage, exacerbated by rapid population growth. Official figures from the National Statistics Institute indicate an annual demand for 40,000 new homes nationwide, with 5,000 required solely in the capital, Niamey. The surge in demand has driven rent prices to unsustainable levels, prompting authorities to act. […]

United Kingdom seeks strategic partnership, aims to double trade with Morocco London sets sights on significantly increasing trade with Rabat. The recent visit to Rabat by Chris Bryant, the British Minister of State for International Trade, has significantly advanced the relationship between the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Morocco, solidifying intentions for a strategic […]

The governments of Morocco and the United Kingdom have set an ambitious goal to double bilateral trade volumes and accelerate investment partnerships, leveraging upcoming mega-projects and the preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, as announced during a high-level meeting in Rabat. Chris Bryant, British Minister of State for International Trade, led a delegation of […]