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Ghana Maintains Cocoa Farmgate Price for 2025/2026 Season

Ghana has decided to maintain the farmgate price paid to cocoa farmers for the 2025/2026 season, a move aimed at stabilizing producer incomes amid volatile global markets and ongoing pressures on the cocoa sector.

Authorities confirmed that the producer price will remain at approximately the equivalent of 2,000 FCFA per kilogram, despite...

Published on Jun 15, 2026

Netherlands Reaffirms Support for Coastal Protection and Climate Resilience in Côte d’Ivoire

The ceremony, chaired by the Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire, His Excellency Robert Beugré Mambé, marked the inauguration of coastal protection infrastructure developed under the WACA – West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program, co-financed by the World Bank, the Kingdom of Spain, and the King...

Published on Jun 10, 2026

Kenya strengthens blue economy partnership with Norway

Kenya is deepening its maritime partnership with Norway as part of efforts to advance its blue economy agenda, with a focus on attracting investment, expanding employment opportunities, and accelerating technology transfer across the maritime sector.

During meetings in Oslo with the Norwegian Shipowners' Association, Kenyan officials exp...

Published on Jun 09, 2026

Rwanda secures $250 million IMF support package to strengthen economic resilience

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $250 million Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement for Rwanda, providing fresh financial support as the East African nation navigates mounting external economic pressures linked to global uncertainty and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The 38-month program includes an imm...

Published on Jun 09, 2026

Ghana takes a major step toward energy independence

Ghana is set to increase domestic refining of crude oil at the state-owned Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), in a strategic shift aimed at reducing fuel import costs, improving energy security, and strengthening control over national fuel supply, officials said.

The initiative is part of a broader government effort to maximize value from the coun...

Published on Jun 09, 2026

South Africa Introduces Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection, Offering New Hope in Fight Against AIDS

South Africa has taken a major step forward in the fight against HIV/AIDS with the introduction of Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug that requires only two injections per year. Health experts describe the treatment as one of the most significant medical advances in HIV prevention in decades.

As the country with the world'...

Published on Jun 09, 2026

Nine people injured in shooting near England’s World Cup training camp

Nine people have been injured in a shooting close to the base England will use during the World Cup in Kansas City.

Published on Jun 07, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire and Canadian Bank Note Company Explore Strategic Cooperation Opportunities in Digital Identity and Public Services

The Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire in Canada received a delegation from the Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN), led by Mr. Amr ADAM, Director of International Business Development.

Published on Jun 07, 2026

Visit of BYU–Pathway Worldwide Delegation in Abidjan

A delegation from BYU–Pathway Worldwide will visit Abidjan on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

The delegation will be composed of:

Brother Todd Miner, Vice President fo...

Published on Jun 04, 2026

Ghana and UK Launch $289 Million Partnership to Boost Industrialization and Economic Growth

Ghana and the United Kingdom have launched a new economic partnership worth approximately $289 million aimed at accelerating industrialization, attracting private investment and developing critical skills over the 2026–2028 period.

The agreement, unveiled by officials from both countries, is designed to support Ghana's economic tra...

Published on Jun 03, 2026

U.S. Plans Major Reduction in African Embassies Processing Visas, AP Reports

The United States is considering a significant reduction in the number of its embassies and consulates in Africa authorized to process visa applications, according to a report by the Associated Press citing internal State Department documents and U.S. officials.

Under the proposed restructuring, the number of diplomatic missions across A...

Published on Jun 02, 2026

Nigeria Imported $1.48 Billion in Refined Fuel from UK in 2025

Nigeria still heavily reliant on UK fuel imports despite being Africa’s top oil producer

Nigeria imported approximately £1.1 billion (about $1.48 billion) worth of refined petroleum products from the United Kingdom in 2025, according to data from the UK Department for Business and Trade, highlighting the country’s conti...

Published on Jun 01, 2026