Senegal is one of the West African countries where cotton production plays a significant role in the economy. As the country works to revive its textile industry, it is implementing measures to better ...

Meriem Benmouloud, Algeria's High Commissioner for Digitalization, announced in July that the country's digital transformation strategy was ready for implementation. As the plan unfolds, new ...

Benin successfully issued Eurobonds despite high interest rates, supported by a MIGA guarantee. The country now aims to secure long-term commercial financing on better terms to advance its sustainable ...

In Nigeria, maize is the most widely grown and consumed cereal. The authorities are working to ensure a steady supply for the local market, amid growing pressures on availability. On December 6, the ...

Côte d’Ivoire has raised more than CFA480 billion ($774 million) on the regional market. This success reflects the country’s strong reputation among investors. Since the start of the year, Côte ...

Francophone Africa is no longer just another option; it has become, in many ways, a destination in its own right. With regulatory reforms, a surge in venture capital, and growing sector ...

Nigeria's exports amounted to 17,545 billion naira ($11.2 billion), while imports totaled 13,497 billion naira. Nigeria's trade balance showed a surplus of 5.8 trillion naira (around $3.7 billion) in ...

Internet access is essential for economic and social activities like online education, e-commerce, and remote work. Poor connectivity and frequent outages hinder growth and productivity. Reliability ...

Underserved communities in Africa usually face key challenges in the financial and telecoms landscape. Leveraging innovative technology and partnerships can help in addressing these most pressing ...

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 ...

U.S. monetary policy in 2022 boosted the dollar, making it more costly for developing countries to repay debts in foreign currencies. As a result, debt for IDA-eligible countries increased by 18%, ...