Nigeria: Former Poachers Become Forest Rangers to Protect Wildlife

In several natural reserves in Nigeria, such as Omo Forest Reserve and Okomu Forest Reserve, an unprecedented initiative is taking shape: former poachers and illegal loggers are now being recruited as forest rangers to protect the very wildlife and forests they once exploited.

Supported by specialized NGOs and local authorities, this app...

Nigeria Launches National Strategy to Conquer the Global Halal Market

Abuja – In an ambitious move to diversify its economy and strengthen its international presence, Nigeria has launched its National Strategy for the Halal Economy. The initiative aims to integrate the country into the global halal market, estimated at 7.7 trillion dollars, while boosting economic growth through export development and job cr...

Ghana Launches Local Refining of Artisanal Gold to Capture Greater Value

Ghana, Africa’s leading gold producer, has officially begun the local refining of gold produced through artisanal and small-scale mining, marking a significant milestone in the transformation of its gold industry.

The initiative is being implemented through a partnership between the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) and Gold Coast Refiner...

Abidjan Welcomes the FIFA World Cup 2026 Trophy in a Celebration of U.S.–Côte d’Ivoire Partnership

Chargé d’Affaires Junaid Munir had the honor of joining the Prime Minister, the Vice Prime Minister, the Minister of Sports, the Honorary Consul of Mexico, as well as senior representatives from FIFA and Coca-Cola in Abidjan to welcome the...

Nigerian Fintech Backed by Tony Elumelu Plans $100 Million Fundraising for African Expansion

Nigerian startup Redtech Ltd., supported by business magnate Tony Elumelu, is preparing to raise $100 million (approximately 55.5 billion CFA francs) over the next two years. The funding aims to accelerate the company’s expansion across Africa and strengthen its technological and commercial capabilities in multiple countries.

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South Africa joins Afreximbank, opening new trade finance opportunities

South Africa officially signed its membership agreement with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on Wednesday, marking a major step in integrating the country into this pan-African financial institution. The move allows the continent’s largest economy to access financing and support mechanisms aimed at boosting trade within Africa...

The United States extends AGOA for one year, sustaining a key trade framework for African exports

The United States has decided to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for an additional year, preserving a preferential trade framework that allows eligible Sub-Saharan African countries to export thousands of products to the U.S. market duty-free. The one-year extension, approved by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by the P...

Nigeria Partners with South Korea to Launch Africa’s First Electric Vehicle Factory

Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria has taken a major step toward developing its automotive and energy sectors. On January 30, 2026, the Nigerian government signed an agreement with South Korea to establish Africa’s first large-scale electric vehicle (EV) factory, a move that could transform the continent’s automotive marke...

Dangote Refinery Secures Gas Supply Through New Agreements with NNPC

Dangote Refinery has taken a major strategic step by signing new natural gas supply agreements with subsidiaries of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC). These contracts are aimed at ensuring the gas needed for the group’s industrial operations, strengthening local production and Nigeria’s energy resilience.

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Nigeria and Turkey Aim to More Than Double Trade Volume to $5 Billion

Nigeria and Turkey have recently reaffirmed their commitment to significantly strengthen their economic relations during a state visit by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Ankara. Currently, the trade volume between the two countries is around 2 billion US dollars per year. The leaders stated their goal to increase this figure to 5 billion...

Côte d’Ivoire UNFPA Strengthens Cooperation in the Guemon Region

As part of his mission in the Guemon region, Mr. Saidou Kaboré, UNFPA Resident Representative in Côte d’Ivoire, paid a courtesy visit to the Regional Prefect, represented by Fatoumata Sanogo, Secretary General of the Prefecture in charge of regional affairs. Published on Jan 30, 2026

Canada Highlights Its Contribution to Côte d’Ivoire’s Mining Sector During Visit to Ity Mine

The Ity gold mine, operated by Endeavour Mining, welcomed a high-level delegation on 28 February, as the Canadian Ambassador paid a working visit to the site alongside the British Ambassador, John Marshall, and Endeavour Mining’s Country Director...