In the first half of 2025, the trade balance of UEMOA countries presented a mixed picture, oscillating between surpluses driven by raw materials and persistent deficits due to a strong dependence on imports. Behind the numbers lies a region still dominated by the export of primary products, with very uneven performance across countries and globa...
Published on Jan 31, 2026
As Africa faces growing development financing needs amid a challenging global economic environment, efforts are underway to reshape the continent’s financial architecture in order to mobilize capital more effectively and deliver tangible socio-economic impact.
On January 31, 2026, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) published...
Published on Jan 31, 2026
Nigeria flared nearly 204 billion standard cubic feet of natural gas in 2025, representing about 7.54% of its total gas production, despite a gas utilization rate exceeding 92%, according to data from the energy sector. The figures highlight ongoing structural challenges in gas management in Africa’s largest oil producer.
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Dakar, Senegal, January 23, 2026 – Wave, in partnership with Visa and Ecobank Senegal, has officially launched a virtual payment card integrated into the Wave app, designed for users in Senegal. This innovation reflects the shared ambition of the...
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Canadian mining company Montage Gold has confirmed a major milestone for its Koné gold project in northern Côte d’Ivoire, announcing that the first gold pour is expected by the end of the fourth quarter of 2026. This preliminary step...
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On January 27, 2026, Madame Solange Amichia, Director General of CEPICI, held a meeting with a delegation from the pharmaceutical group WEGO, led by its CEO, Mr. Shen Fu, regarding an investment project in the pharmaceutical industry, a priority sector for Côte d’Ivoir...
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The economic push of West African companies toward the southern part of the continent is becoming increasingly clear. At the Presidential Palace in Luanda, a high-level meeting was held on Tuesday between the Angolan Head of State and an Ivorian indust...
Published on Jan 28, 2026
Each year, Ivory Coast spends over 3.8 billion US dollars on imported food products. This dependence raises questions about the country’s food sovereignty, particularly amid volatile global markets and increasingly frequent climate-related shocks.
According to an infographic published by Sika Finance, the most imported products in...
Published on Jan 28, 2026
The economy of Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to experience increased growth over the next two years, according to the latest projections from the World Bank and other international organizations. However, this favorable trajectory masks persistent structural difficulties, particularly in terms of employment and improving living standards.
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In 2025, the African oil and gas investment landscape shows a strong concentration around a few major markets. However, a new destination is now emerging as a key player: Côte d’Ivoire, ranked sixth among Africa’s leading upstream inv...
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Africa’s gold mining industry has just taken a major step forward. Chinese company Zijin Gold International has announced its plan to acquire Allied Gold Corporation, a Canadian mining company with significant operations in Côte d’Ivo...
Published on Jan 27, 2026
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is methodically expanding his industrial footprint across Africa. According to Africa Intelligence on January 26, Africa’s richest man recently sought the support of Congo...
Published on Jan 27, 2026
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