Behind Côte d’Ivoire’s $5.3 billion World Bank portfolio: the forces shaping a development gamble
The headline number is striking: the World Bank Group’s active portfolio in Côte d’Ivoire stands at 25 projects worth a combined $5.3 billion. But what lies beneath that figure is a carefully layered strategy that has been building for years — one that ties together job creation targets, innovative financial engineering, and a long-term alignment […]
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Benin’s CCI budget 2027: the inside story behind the 6.6 billion FCFA vote
The strategic logic behind the CCI Benin budget vote The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Benin (CCI Benin) held its second ordinary session on Friday, September 18, 2026, in Cotonou, where it examined and approved its draft budget for 2027. The total envelope stands at 6.6 billion FCFA, with 2.1 billion FCFA allocated to […]
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Gabon’s Samb’a Finances Holding seeks Cameroon licence for micro-insurance arm
The Gabonese group Samb’a Finances Holding submitted an application on 4 September 2026 to the insurance directorate of Cameroon’s Ministry of Finance, seeking approval to launch operations of its subsidiary Samb’a Assurances Cameroun S.A., which will focus on micro-insurance. Incorporated on 21 May 2026 in Douala, the subsidiary has a share capital of 615 million […]
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Gabon’s economic management hampered by unreliable public data
Running an economy without sufficiently detailed, regular and accessible data is like making decisions with limited visibility. In Gabon, the publication of economic indicators by specialised agencies does allow for monitoring certain sectoral trends, but it does not always meet the analytical needs of businesses, investors, researchers and citizens. Between cyclical information that is sometimes […]
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Air Sénégal expands its fleet with a new Boeing 737-800
Air Sénégal bolsters its fleet with new Boeing 737-800 Air Sénégal proudly announces the integration of a new Boeing 737-800 into its expanding fleet. This strategic acquisition, fully financed by the State of Senegal, underscores the nation’s commitment to bolstering its air sovereignty and enhancing the capabilities of its national carrier. The General Directorate of […]
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Senegal’s path to financial stability: imf opens $2.2 billion aid with debt restructuring agreement
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has opened the door to significant financial support for Senegal, potentially releasing $2.2 billion to bolster the nation’s economic framework. This substantial commitment comes as Dakar indicates its willingness to undertake a comprehensive restructuring of its national debt. This pivotal development follows high-level discussions between key figures. President Bassirou Diomaye […]
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Cameroon issues tender for 60,000 tonnes of domestic gas
Cameroon’s domestic gas market is advancing with a significant competitive tender for 60,000 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), set to commence on September 1, 2026. This invitation to bid, signed by Okie Johnson Ndoh, who chairs the ad hoc Commission for Petroleum Product Imports (CIPP), divides the total volume into two distinct lots: […]
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Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa and coffee sector anticipates new campaign amidst price adjustments
Abidjan is set to host the official launch of the 2026-2027 coffee-cocoa campaign on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This significant event coincides with the 10th edition of the Journées Nationales du Cacao et du Chocolat (JNCC), taking place at the Abidjan Exhibition Park, where crucial farmgate prices will be revealed. The eagerly awaited new prices […]
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Senegal’s credit rating plummets to caa2 amid fiscal strain and imf talks
Moody’s Ratings officially announced a further downgrade of Senegal’s credit rating this Friday, setting it at Caa2, down from the previous Caa1, with the outlook remaining negative. This downgrade impacts the nation’s long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings, as well as its senior unsecured foreign currency notes. Conversely, the short-term rating was affirmed at […]
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Gabon confronts a significant $330 million debt claim
Economie Gabon confronts a significant $330 million debt claim Libreville, August 27, 2026 – A significant financial challenge has emerged for Gabon as the case involving Paramount Group takes a dramatic turn. Reports indicate that Bosch Capital, a South African debt recovery fund, has acquired the rights to a claim originally held by the defense […]
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Rabat hosts the 2026 Morocco-India economic forum, strengthening bilateral ties
The 2026 Morocco-India Economic Forum convened on Monday in Rabat, organized by the Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Services of Rabat-Salé-Kénitra (CCISRSK) in collaboration with the Embassy of India in the Kingdom and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). This high-profile event brought together a significant Indian delegation, comprising 21 prominent business leaders from strategic […]
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Ivory Coast sets shea nut price at 250 FCFA per kg
Economy Published August 17, 2026 | Abidjan.net TV Ivory Coast establishes new price for shea almonds at 250 FCFA per kilogram Related videos Agenda for fairs and exhibitions – August 2026 Egypt (Cairo): Signing of agreement between Dr. Laheq Al Otibi (Arab Union of Construction and Real Estate Development) and Siriki Sangaré (Chamber of Real […]
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