Ghana Inaugurates New Steel Plant in Ningo‑Prampram

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama officially inaugurated a new steel plant owned by B5 Plus Limited on February 20, 2026, in the Ningo‑Prampram municipality of the Greater Accra Region. The inauguration marks a significant milestone for the country’s industrial development and demonstrates Ghana’s commitment to strengthening loc...

south africa ships first stone fruit consignment to china, opening new agricultural trade opportunities

Pretoria – South Africa has reached a major milestone for its agricultural sector by shipping its first-ever consignment of stone fruit to China, under a new bilateral trade agreement that grants duty-free access to the Chinese market.

The inaugural shipment, consisting of around 20,000 cartons of premium-quality plums, including t...

Reform of the UN and Debt Relief: Angola Calls to Correct a “Historic Injustice” Against Africa

The Permanent Representative of Angola to the United Nations, Francisco José da Cruz, has called for urgent reform of the United Nations system and substantial debt relief for African countries, stating that these two priorities are essential for sustainable development and fair global governance.

According to the Angolan envoy, A...

Nigeria’s President Tinubu Signs Executive Order to Reform Oil Revenue System and Boost Federation Account Funds

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a major step to reform the country’s oil revenue management system by signing Executive Order No. 9 of 2026, aimed at ending multiple deductions that have reduced the amounts paid into the Federation Account.

The new directive mandates that all oil and gas revenues, including royalties...

Ghana: Mahama Demands Local Processing Plants or Foreign Companies Must Exit

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has issued an ultimatum to foreign companies operating in the country: they must build local processing plants for raw materials or leave the market. The measure aims to boost local processing and end the export of unprocessed products, including cashew nuts, shea, and rubber.

At the first edition o...

Ghana: Independent Fiscal Council to Strengthen Fiscal Discipline After IMF Program

The Ghanaian government has announced the creation of an independent fiscal council, aimed at strengthening fiscal discipline and ensuring a “dignified” exit from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) support program.

The council, composed of national experts, will be responsible for evaluating the budget, monitoring public s...

Côte d’Ivoire / United States: Applications for the 2027–2028 Fulbright Program Officially Open

Applications for the 2027–2028 edition of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program are now officially open, according to a note consulted by Abidjan.net. The deadline for submission is set for April 10, 2026.

Published on Feb 18, 2026

Dutch Invest International CEO Praises Cooperation with Côte d’Ivoire During Official Visit

Following a meeting with Minister Adama Coulibaly, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Dutch group Invest International, Mélanie Maas Geesteranus, praised the quality of cooperation with Côte d’Ivoire.

She was received on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, by the Minister of Economy, Finance and Budget to asses...

Chinese Companies Strengthen Their Presence in Côte d’Ivoire with Over 147 Billion FCFA in Revenue

The economic presence of Chinese companies in Côte d’Ivoire continues to grow, driven by targeted investments in industry, agro-processing, trade, infrastructure, and services. In 2024, the country’s ten largest Chinese enterprises achieved a cumulative turnover of more than 147 billion FCFA and created over a thousand direct j...

EBRD Invests 70 Million Euros in Valency International to Boost Agriculture in Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a €70 million loan to Valency International to strengthen agricultural value chains in Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria.

The financing is aimed at supporting the sourcing and processing of key agricultural commodities, including cashew nuts, soybeans, coc...

ECOWAS Court of Justice Holds Bilateral Meeting with Nigeria on Judgment Enforcement

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has been holding a bilateral meeting since February 16, 2026, with Nigeria’s National Competent Authority (NCA) and other stakeholders to review the progress of the enforcement of its judgments. The meeting, which continues until February 18 at the Court’s headquarters in Abuja, is part of activities marki...

Dangote Group Signs $400 Million Deal with China to Accelerate Refinery Expansion

The Dangote Group, a Nigerian industrial conglomerate led by Aliko Dangote, has signed a $400 million equipment deal with Chinese company Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG) to accelerate the expansion of its oil refinery to a planned capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day.

The agreement will provide a wide range of heavy machine...