The promise of Africa’s vast consumer market—over 1.4 billion potential buyers—remains largely untapped for Gabon, where exports to the continent barely reach 8.9% of total shipments. This stark figure, drawn from the latest economic outlook, underscores the urgent need for Libreville to diversify its trade partnerships beyond its traditional allies.

Economy Niger Benin-Niger border thaw: a thaw that could revive trade ties A joint expert committee’s findings spark cautious optimism over the resolution of a three-year border dispute between Benin and Niger, with economic stakes higher than ever. A joint committee of Beninese and Nigerien experts has delivered its verdict on reopening their shared border, […]

Dakar — Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is making a strategic push in Berlin to attract foreign investors and strengthen economic ties. His agenda includes high-level meetings with German leaders and participation in a key economic forum. On Monday, Faye took center stage at the German-Senegalese Economic Forum, where he outlined the nation’s growing appeal […]

Bénin rebases national accounts, GDP 2023 revised up by 25.2% The National Institute of Statistics and Demography (INStaD) has completed the rebasing of Bénin‘s national accounts, adopting 2023 as the new base year for economic measurements. This replaces the previous 2015 base, providing a more accurate reflection of the country’s economic landscape. The revised GDP […]