Orange Bank Côte d’Ivoire and CARE Côte d’Ivoire Join Forces to Strengthen Financial Inclusion for Community Savings Associations (AVEC)

Orange Bank Côte d’Ivoire and CARE Côte d’Ivoire have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding AVEC’s access to digital savings and credit solutions.

Published on Jan 07, 2026

Cameroon: AFG Bank of Ivorian Bernard Koné Dossongui Takes Over Up to CFA 50 Billion in State Receivables in 2025

As of the end of September 2025, the latest economic outlook report on Cameroon’s public debt highlights the rising role of AFG Bank in managing the State’s domestic liabilities. Through several receivables assignment operations, the bank f...

CDC-CI Takes Stake in Green-Pay Alongside Orange Côte d’Ivoire Participations to Boost Innovation and Financial Inclusion

The Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations of Côte d’Ivoire (CDC-CI) and Ivorian fintech company Green-Pay signed an investment agreement on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, marking CDC-CI’s entry into Green-Pay’s sharehol...

Pan-African Gold Bank: Egypt and Afreximbank Lay the Foundations of the Institution

Africa is taking a decisive step toward the strategic valorization of its mineral resources. On Monday, December 29, 2025, in Cairo, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) signed a Memorandum of Understanding a...

Cape Verde: Visa on Arrival Suspended for Citizens of 96 Countries

Since January 1, 2026, Cape Verde has suspended the visa on arrival for citizens of 96 countries. Travelers from these countries must now obtain a visa prior to departure from a Cape Verdean embassy or consulate, as the EASE portal no longer allows onl...

Côte d’Ivoire: 18% VAT on Poultry Feed Finally Suspended

The Interprofessional Association of the Poultry Industry (INTERAVI) announced on December 31, 2025, the suspension of the 18% value-added tax that was due to be applied to poultry feed starting January 2, 2026. Published on Jan 04, 2026

Neemba Takes Part in the 9th Edition of the Yamoussoukro Mining Olympiades

Neemba proudly participated in the 9th edition of the Mining Olympiades, a flagship event for Côte d’Ivoire’s mining sector. Organized by the Groupement Professionnel des Miniers de Côte d’Ivoire (GPMCI), the event was hel...

Koné Project: Martino DeCiccio, CEO of Montage Gold, Reveals the Inner Workings of the Largest Mining Investment in Ivorian History

In a recent interview with Sika Finance, Martino DeCiccio shed light on the behind-the-scenes dynamics of an extraordinary operation. With USD 835 million committed, the head of Montage Gold is not merely launching a mine—he is steering a transfo...

The premier meeting place for African & Global mining leaders

As the most prestigious mining investment event on the continent, Mining Indaba attracts industry leaders, government officials, and investors looking to capitalise on Africa's abundant mineral resources. The event serves as a platform for showcasing i...

Air Transport in the ECOWAS Region: “Removing Taxes Will Definitely Have a Positive Effect”

Starting January 1, 2026, taxes on air transport will be abolished, and passenger and security fees will be reduced by 25% across member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). According to Didier Bréchemier, a speci...