Africa: Gold, a development and traceability issue in the face of illicit trade
Africa, holding one-third of the world's gold production, has the potential to turn this wealth into a driver of development....
ECONOMY
Mali: Reform of the mining code, the State obtains a 35% stake in the Kobada gold mine
Mali recently adopted a reform of its 2023 mining code, allowing the state to hold up to 35% of shares...
AES: The end of the CFA franc for a sovereign currency?
The Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, united within the Sahel States Alliance (AES), have officially announced their intention to abandon...
Togo: Lomé hosts a crucial African summit to rethink public debt management
From May 12 to 14, Lomé will be at the heart of African economic debates. The Togolese capital will bring...
Burkina Faso: The green revolution, how President Ibrahim Traoré turns agriculture into an economic success story
Under the leadership of President Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso is undergoing a veritable agricultural revolution. Long under-exploited, this sector is...
AES: Sahel Alliance implements groundbreaking customs levy to boost regional integration
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) has taken a decisive step toward economic sovereignty with the introduction of a new...
Togo strengthens Public-Private dialogue ahead of budget formulation
In a move to enhance economic collaboration, Togo's Minister of Economy and Finance, Essowè Georges Barcola, has emphasized the government's...
Mali’s Golden comeback: Mining sector poised for recovery after challenging year
Following a difficult 2024 that saw gold production drop by 23% to 51.7 metric tons, Mali's mining industry is showing...
The Sahel States Confederation (AES) takes bold step toward economic sovereignty with new Confederation Levy (PC-AES)
In a decisive move to assert financial independence, the Alliance of Sahel States—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—has introduced the Confederation Levy...
Burkina Faso: “Faso Mébô” initiative, road infrastructure rehabilitation at the heart of President Ibrahim Traoré’s priorities
Since coming to power, President Ibrahim Traoré has made the modernization of infrastructure a priority for the development of Burkina...
