Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
Former Prime Minister Adolphe Muzito has put forth a compelling forecast for the Democratic Republic of Congo, asserting that under the leadership of President Félix Tshisekedi, the nation is poised to become the third-largest economic power across Sub-Saharan Africa by the year 2035. This ambitious projection highlights a significant vision for the DRC’s economic trajectory, […]
Economic cooperation between Cameroon and Algeria is reaching new heights, marked by a series of strategic agreements and substantial investments in key sectors. A high-level meeting in Yaoundé on July 8, 2026, brought together Cameroon’s Minister of Commerce, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, and Abdallah Boukemmache, Algeria’s Ambassador to Cameroon, alongside Abdel Khemane, CEO of MADAR […]
Iboga in Gabon: pivoting toward global health market dominance The sacred iboga shrub, long revered in Gabon’s ancestral traditions, is on the brink of an industrial transformation that could redefine global health care. As the opiate crisis continues to ravage communities across the United States, international demand for iboga’s scientifically validated addiction-fighting properties has surged. […]
The Gabonese government has officially inaugurated budget conferences in Libreville to shape the foundation of the 2027 Finance Bill, marking a pivotal step in fiscal planning. These conferences, mandated by Circular No. 000245/PR/SG dated March 31, 2026, follow a structured two-phase approach. The first phase, running from July 14 to 17, focuses on ministerial-level discussions. […]
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has emerged as a critical link in the global supply chains for essential minerals. Rich deposits of cobalt, copper, lithium, coltan, and rare earth elements position the country at the forefront of raw materials vital for the energy transition and advanced electronics. For Kinshasa, the challenge is no […]
Major shift in Côte d’Ivoire’s banking sector The restructuring of the Banque internationale pour le commerce et l’industrie de Côte d’Ivoire (BICICI) reaches another milestone as Ahmed Cissé consolidates his position as the largest shareholder. Three years after BNP Paribas exited the Ivorian market and local investors took control, the Banque nationale d’investissement (BNI) finalized […]
Abidjan, 14 July 2026 — The second edition of the International Forum on Skills and Competencies (FIMEC) kicks off tomorrow in Abidjan, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and development partners under the leadership of Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé. The event’s core mission is to position vocational training as a cornerstone for job creation, economic […]
economy Gabon’s aviation authority under scrutiny amid governance reforms By Editor-in-Chief Tuesday, July 14, 2026 178 No comment Libreville — Every nation’s strategic institutions face challenges, but when public debate overshadows critical reforms, a fundamental question emerges: does discourse aim to enhance governance or inadvertently undermine essential state structures? In Gabon, the Agence Nationale de […]
The key points Regional alliance: Four West African cocoa powerhouses—producing over 60% of the world’s supply—signed the Abuja Declaration on July 14, 2026 Strategic shift: Moving from raw bean exports to local processing of high-value products EUDR compliance: Joint strategy to address the EU’s deforestation regulation, effective December 30, 2026 First project: A 70,000-ton processing […]
Economy Gabon accelerates single window service at Baie des Rois By Editor-in-Chief July 14, 2026 210 No comments Libreville, Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – Gabon is stepping up efforts to align with international investor expectations. Speed in procedures, legal certainty, accessible administration, and timely decision-making now take center stage. The country has long grappled with […]
Morocco has forged a groundbreaking partnership with the World Bank, designed to propel the nation into its next phase of inclusive growth. The initiative focuses on unlocking economic opportunities for young people and women across both urban and rural landscapes, aligning with the Kingdom’s broader ambitions for sustainable development. During the announcement, the Minister of […]
Economie Gabon budget 2027: balancing economic priorities and social needs 138 views Libreville, July 14, 2026 – Gabon is entering one of the most pivotal phases of its economic calendar. Beyond the spreadsheets and accounting tables, the budget process unfolding this week will define the nation’s trajectory for years to come. The budget conferences convened […]
