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ECOWAS-ESA: Dialogue Reactivated Amid Joint Initiatives

Dialogue between ECOWAS and ESA appears to be regaining momentum, driven by a series of diplomatic initiatives that reflect a shared desire to avoid a lasting

Oil prices fall below $100 a barrel: Hopes for an agreement between Washington and Tehran

Oil prices have fallen below the symbolic $100 mark, buoyed by renewed optimism surrounding a potential agreement between the United States and Iran. This easing of

ECB Limits Euro-Denominated Stablecoins: Banks Worry

The European Central Bank has sent a clear signal: it does not want to open the door too quickly to euro-denominated stablecoins, for fear of a

EdTech: The Top Investors in Africa

The educational technology sector in Africa is booming, driven by a growing youth population and rising education spending. By 2030, education spending is expected to triple

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Case Studies

ZES/Free Zones: Boosting the economy differently

Business

Mar 11, 2025

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are well-established mechanisms for increasing exports, simplifying imports, and fostering economic advancement in host countries. SEZs are defined as « geographic areas

E-commerce in Africa : Challenges and Solutions

Technology

Jan 31, 2025

E-commerce in Africa faces several challenges, but innovative solutions are emerging to overcome them. To succeed in this dynamic sector, it is essential to adopt solutions

African Energy 2024: Investment Divestment

Investment

Dec 27, 2024

The majority of investments in 2024 were made by established producers such as Angola and Nigeria. Senegal is an example of how favorable policies for operators,