A tense global context weakens African economies In its updated World Economic Outlook report, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised downwards its growth projection forsub-Saharan Africa in 2025, now […]
A strategic objective for food sovereignty Mali’s ambition is to increase its national paddy rice production to 5.5 million tonnes, from the current level of around 3 million tonnes, an […]
Sino-African trade affected by Washington’s trade war China’s imports from Africa fell by 9.4% in the first quarter of 2025, reaching $26.69 billion, according to data published on April 21 […]
President Félix Tshisekedi kicks off proceedings On April 18, 2025, President Félix Tshisekedi officially launched the modernization of Luano airport, located near Lubumbashi in the province of Haut-Katanga.The project calls […]
A strategic partnership with the Casablanca Stock Exchange The Central Bank of Mauritania has formalized its plans to set up a securities exchange in Nouakchott in association with the Casablanca […]
Controversial partnership with Kamlesh Pattni to open Niger’s first gold refinery On April 23, 2025, the government of Niger announced the signing of a partnership with Suvarna Royal Gold Trading, […]
Kenya launches search for public-private partnerships As part of its port infrastructure projects, Kenya is seeking private consultants to expand the strategic ports of Mombasa and Lamu. According to several […]
The fifth largest consumer of sugar in Africa, behind Egypt, Algeria, Sudan and South Africa, Nigeria remains heavily dependent on imports to satisfy domestic demand. Faced with this challenge, the […]
A partnership between IFC and Afriland First Bank On April 2, 2025, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) signed a financing agreement with Afriland First Bank, for 36.4 billion FCFA (approximately […]
A strategic meeting for media cooperation The Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, will host the Russia-Africa International Journalists Forum on Tuesday, April 22 and Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Under the theme “Russia-Africa: The Path […]
