Economy

The clarion call was unambiguous. At the inauguration of the third edition of the Biashara Afrika pan-African forum held on Monday, May 18, 2026 in Lomé, Togolese President and Council Chair Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé urged African leaders to pivot from political rhetoric to tangible economic outcomes. His impassioned address underscored the urgent need to convert […]

economy Senegal considers arbitration against BP and Woodside over oil contracts Khadim Bamba Diagne, Permanent Secretary of Senegal’s Strategic Oil and Gas Committee, signals Dakar’s readiness to renegotiate terms with energy giants amid rising global oil prices Dakar — Senegal is prepared to take decisive action to protect its economic interests in the oil and […]

Economists gathered in Dakar have urged Senegal to rethink its debt management strategy, highlighting the need for a more diversified approach to financing. The call comes amid mounting concerns over the country’s soaring debt levels, which have raised alarms about long-term economic stability. experts advocate for debt diversification amid rising concerns Financial analysts and development […]

Senegal’s debt management: new financing solutions beyond IMF programs The debate over Senegal’s public debt has resurfaced with intensity in Dakar’s economic circles. Government officials, financial analysts, and development specialists are now examining alternative financing and restructuring avenues to reduce reliance on traditional International Monetary Fund (IMF) programs. This reassessment comes amid severe budgetary constraints […]

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 […]