Cameroun railway corridor edea kribi lolabe campo gets boost with mou
Cameroon is taking a decisive step forward in reshaping its logistics landscape this Thursday in Yaoundé. A tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) is set to be signed, uniting the Cameroonian state, Africa Global Logistics (AGL), and Camalco—Canyon Resources’ local subsidiary. The agreement, slated for the Starland Hotel, will be presided over by the Minister of […]
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Cameroon grants Prometal direct power access from dams
The Cameroonian government has given the green light to Prometal, the leading steel processor in Cameroon and Central Africa, to secure 90 megawatts of capacity from the Electricity Development Corporation (EDC), the state-owned electricity sector enterprise. Finalizing the contracts will follow a series of consultations scheduled from June 8 to 12, 2026, at the Prime […]
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Gabon bets on private sector to raise 18 000 billion FCFA for economic growth
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 […]
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Ecobank’s governance evolution after record 2025 performance in Lomé
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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Maroc-UE: 3,7 milliards de DH pour renforcer la politique de l’eau
Economie Fintech: La sécurité en tête des priorités des usagers By Maimouna Kaboré — Editor-in-Chief
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Fuel shortage cripple Ségou’s economy amid rising black market prices
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 […]
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E-commerce : comment le Maroc veut devenir une plateforme africaine
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 […]
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Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa export boom faces el niño and input cost challenges
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 […]
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Cameroon’s Chad pipeline transit fees surge to 12.2 billion fcfa
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 […]
Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire enhances digital advertising regulation to boost economic growth
Abidjan, June 3, 2026 – Alassane Koné, the Technical Advisor to the Minister of Communication and President of the Higher Council of Advertising (CSP), recently affirmed the Ivorian government’s unwavering commitment to modernizing the advertising sector. The objective is clear: to transform this industry into a robust engine for economic development. This declaration was made […]
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Drc public spending outpaces revenue growth in 2025 amid economic strain
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 […]
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Niger tackles housing crisis with capped rent prices in Niamey
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. […]
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