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Côte d’Ivoire: U.S. company Cybastion launches regional cybersecurity centre in Abidjan

U.S. technology company Cybastion is set to inaugurate a regional cybersecurity centre in Abidjan on Thursday, in partnership with Cisco, as Côte d’Ivoire seeks to strengthen its capacity to protect digital infrastructure against growing cyber threats.

The facility, known as the Cisco Cybersecurity Center at Cybastion, is equ...

Published on Nov 05, 2026

United States plans to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from AGOA trade programme

 
 

The United States plans to withdraw South Africa and Rwanda from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a trade programme that grants eligible African countries duty-free access to the American market. The measure is expected to take effect on January 1, 2027, according to an announceme...

Published on Nov 03, 2026

Ghana: Russia agrees to support the construction of a 2,000 MW nuclear power plant

Ghana and Russia have agreed to cooperate on the development of a 2,000-megawatt nuclear power plant, as Accra seeks to diversify its energy mix and secure a reliable electricity supply to support industrial growth.

The announcement was made by Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, following talks between President Joh...

Published on Nov 02, 2026

Russian aluminium giant Rusal plans major bauxite and alumina project in Ghana

Russian aluminium producer Rusal is planning a major investment in Ghana to develop a bauxite deposit and build an alumina refinery, as the West African country seeks to expand its domestic aluminium industry.

Under an agreement with the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC), the project is expected to deliver an an...

Published on Nov 02, 2026

Rwanda Targets Asian Wealthy Investors to Finance Projects Linked to Formula 1 Ambitions

Rwanda is seeking to attract hundreds of millions of dollars in foreign private investment as it looks to turn its Formula 1 ambitions into broader economic opportunities.

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB), the country’s investment promotion agency, and Raffles Family Office (RFO) have announced an agreement aimed at mo...

Published on Oct 27, 2026

Dangote Refinery IPO Attracts Three Times the Targeted Demand as Global Investor Interest Grows

The planned stock market listing of Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has attracted demand estimated at around three times the initial offer, according to Reuters, highlighting strong investor interest in one of Africa’s largest industrial projects.

The subscription period is scheduled to close on Tuesday, following an extension des...

Published on Oct 27, 2026

South Africa Targets Chinese Market to Boost Exports and Support Local Industry

South Africa is stepping up efforts to expand exports to China after a new duty-free trade scheme helped increase shipments to its largest trading partner, as Pretoria seeks to diversify its markets and strengthen domestic industries.

South African exports to China rose nearly 25% year-on-year between May and August 2026, while imports f...

Published on Oct 24, 2026

Ghana’s Mahama Announces $10 Billion Investment Plan to Boost Industry and Create Jobs

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has announced a $10 billion investment programme over five years aimed at accelerating industrialisation, supporting local businesses and creating jobs, with a commitment to pursue the initiative without resorting to new borrowing.

The programme, known as the “New Economy Policy,” aims t...

Published on Oct 23, 2026

African Development Bank Approves CFA Francs 80 Billion Loan to Support Niger’s Energy Reforms

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a loan of 80 billion CFA francs ($144.34 million) to Niger to support energy sector reforms, improve the business environment and strengthen public financial management.

The financing was approved by the bank’s Board of Directors on October 21, 2026, in Abidjan. It will support...

Published on Oct 23, 2026

Ghana Signs $28 Billion Deal to Develop Major Oil and Petrochemical Hub

 

Ghana has signed a memorandum of understanding worth $28 billion with an international investor consortium to develop the second phase of its planned oil and petrochemical hub in Jomoro, in the Western Region, as the country seeks to expand domestic refining and strengthen its energy security.

The agreement was...

Published on Oct 23, 2026

Ghana launches construction of 501-hectare industrial park to attract investment and create jobs

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has launched construction of a 501-hectare industrial park at Afienya, near the port city of Tema, in a bid to attract manufacturing investment, expand exports and create jobs.

The project, officially launched on October 15, 2026, is designed to accommodate more than 120 companies across sectors inc...

Published on Oct 20, 2026

In Côte d’Ivoire, BYU Pathway Worldwide Students Receive Laptops

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, BYU Pathway Worldwide students gathered in the municipality of Abobo, at the meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Abobo Stake Center.

Published on Oct 18, 2026