AfDB invests over $2 billion for inclusive growth in North Africa: Key Projects and Initiatives in 2023
In 2023, the African Development Bank (AfDB) strengthened its commitment to inclusive and sustainable growth in North Africa by allocating...
ECONOMY
China imposes Sanctions on U.S. Defense Companies Over Arms Sales to Taiwan
Chinese authorities have announced sanctions against five American companies for arms sales to Taiwan. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
Burkina Faso: Coris Bank and Sprott release $100 Million for Kiaka Gold Mine construction
Burkinabe bank Coris Bank International and Canadian asset manager Sprott resource Lending have unlocked a $100 million credit facility for...
Mali launches development of national digital Economy Policy
The Minister of Communication, Digital Economy, and Modernization of Administration, Alhamdou Ag Ilyène, has inaugurated the study for the development...
Burkina Faso records a 31% growth in mining and quarrying revenues, exceeding $650 Million in 2021 (ITIE)
Burkina Faso, one of the major gold producers in West Africa, has experienced a significant increase in revenues from the...
Côte d’Ivoire/ Energy drinks: unfair competition continues until 29 February 2024
In a lucrative energy drink market in Côte d'Ivoire, the authorities' ban has set the stage for unfair competition running...
Togo / Responsive leadership from President Faure Gnassingbé: Emergency measures mobilised after the devastating fire in Agoè-Assiyéyé Market
In the aftermath of the recent fire tragedy that ravaged the Agoè-Assiyéyé market, President Faure Gnassingbé immediately took charge of...
Strengthening cooperation for Socio-economic Development: Burkina Faso Hosts talks between Liptako-Gourma authority and Sahel states alliance
In Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, a crucial meeting took place between the transitional President and Head of State,...
Ghana: Parliament legalises cannabis for medical and industrial use
Ghana has voted to legalize the cultivation and commercialization of cannabis for industrial and therapeutic purposes. Through a law passed...
Côte d’Ivoire: Unfair competition, energy drinks targeted in defamatory campaign
As the year-end festivities approach, alcoholic beverage companies are vying for market dominance at any cost. The market, expansive enough...
