Economy

The National Bureau of Land Freight in Chad (BNFT) has joined forces with counterparts in Cameroon and the Central African Republic to ink a landmark digitalization pact for Central African trade corridors by 2030. This strategic alliance aims to revolutionize how goods move across borders by introducing digital solutions that streamline transit procedures. The three […]

Bénin’s top officials pitch industrial transformation at Africa Forward forum The Director General of SIPI-BENIN S.A, Létondji Beheton, and the Managing Director of CDC Bénin, Maryse Lokossou, recently highlighted the country’s industrial and financial blueprint at the Africa Forward | Inspire & Connect event in Kenya. Organized under a joint initiative by the governments of […]

  Économie Comment la Chine a pris l’avantage sur les groupes français au Sénégal Ports, stades, hôtels, zones industrielles.. En 20 ans, le centre de gravité des grands contrats sénégalais s’est déplacé. Là où les majors français dominaient hier, entreprises chinoises, turques, tunisiennes et émiraties se partagent désormais la mise   Byline organization SenePlus 12/05/2026 […]

Standard & Poor’s (S&P) recently reaffirmed Chad’s sovereign credit rating at ‘B-’ with a stable outlook, validating the country’s economic trajectory under the ‘Chad Connexion 2030’ National Development Plan. The Ministry of Finance emphasized that this decision reflects growing confidence in Chad’s economic resilience, driven by robust growth, controlled public debt, and strong support from […]

Senegal’s quest for debt solutions beyond the IMF In Dakar, a significant conference addressing the debt crisis, initially planned under the patronage of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, saw his absence due to illness, as confirmed by Justice Minister Yacine Fall. Representing the Prime Minister, Ayib Daffé, who chairs the parliamentary group of the African Patriots […]

Expert voices challenge IMF’s role in Senegal’s debt dilemma In Dakar, economists and policymakers are locked in intense discussions about Senegal’s mounting debt crisis, with sharp criticism directed at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and calls for sustainable alternatives to austerity measures. Dakar conference highlights urgent need for debt reform The two-day International Conference on […]

The investment holding company, Mayelia PARTICIPATIONS, has officially confirmed the successful acquisition of SICTA (Société Ivoirienne de Contrôle Technique Automobile), the long-standing leader in Côte d’Ivoire’s vehicle inspection sector. During a press briefing held in Abidjan on April 29, David Fofana, CEO of Mayelia PARTICIPATIONS, detailed the strategic takeover of SICTA and the significant progress […]

In a pivotal meeting held on the sidelines of the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye engaged in constructive discussions with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), focusing on debt sustainability and critical economic reforms. The exchange highlighted the need for robust financial strategies to navigate the […]

Central African Trade Revival: N’Djamena Hosts High-Stakes Logistics Forum Trade and logistics stakeholders from Cameroon, Chad, and the Central African Republic converged in N’Djamena this month for the fifth tripartite forum focused on streamlining merchandise transit through Cameroonian ports. The two-day gathering brought together port authorities, transport professionals, and government officials to tackle persistent bottlenecks […]

Chad is reinvigorating its efforts concerning crucial regional transit corridors that link N’Djamena to Douala and Bangui. Chadian authorities have recommenced a significant logistics modernization program designed to optimize commercial exchanges among Cameroon, Chad, and the Central African Republic (CAR). These three nations share a profound reliance on the autonomous port of Douala. The implications […]

Senegal’s escalating public debt has, over the past year, emerged as a significant point of contention between the administration led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and the Bretton Woods institutions. On Monday, May 11, a gathering of economists from across Africa and Asia commenced deliberations in Dakar, aiming to chart viable pathways out of the […]

This Monday, following the presentation of its annual performance review and a reiteration of its mandate, the National Mining and Commercialization Company (SONEMIC) received high praise from Chad’s Minister of Mines, Fatimé Haram Acyl. She expressed profound satisfaction with the strategic vision driving the company, particularly highlighting its commitment to fostering local innovations. Firstly, the […]