Benin’s public debt is mostly external, totaling $7.8 billion, while domestic debt is $3.13 billion. These represent 37.7% and 15.2% of the country’s GDP, according to the CAGD. As of Sept, Benin's ...
The BCEAO said it will keep taking the necessary steps to maintain monetary and financial stability in WAEMU while also supporting economic growth. Although there were no rate hikes this year, the ...
In FY 2024, the United States contributed nearly $6.6 billion in humanitarian aid to sub-Saharan Africa. During his visit to Angola on 3, President Joe Biden (pictured) announced over $1 billion in ...
Bridging this funding gap is crucial for the country, which will need to create up to 130 million jobs over the next 20 years. Contributing 90% of job opportunities, MSMEs are the key to achieving ...
The Net-Zero Mining Summit in the DRC successfully took place on November 29th at the Pullman Hotel in Lubumbashi, uniting leaders and experts from top mining enterprises, energy companies, and ...
Perseus Mining acquired the Nyanzaga gold project this year, potentially its fourth gold mine in Africa. Though it delayed to secure the necessary approvals, the company intends to start gold ...
As of the end of October 2024, Morocco's total imports increased by 5.8%, driven mainly by purchases of finished goods and food products, according to the Foreign Exchange Office. Morocco’s trade ...
Following the suspension of uranium production in October 2024, Orano decided in November to cut back on specific expenses related to its mining operations in Niger. This decision, rejected by the ...
The difference in interest rates between Nigeria and WAEMU countries reflects how investors view their sovereign risk and economic stability. This highlights the ongoing weaknesses in Nigeria’s ...
With this grant, the EU reiterates its commitment to supporting Côte d'Ivoire's development, further strengthening their strategic partnership. Over the past decade, bilateral trade grew to €9.2 ...
In recent years, Côte d’Ivoire has attracted numerous investments in the extractive sector. At the first edition of SIREXE, the country secured several partnerships to boost the growth of this sector.
The transition to 5.5G is expected to deliver tenfold speed improvements. It aligns with global trends where enhanced connectivity enables advancements in fields like AI, telemedicine, and smart ...