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Guinea : 307 million USD financing agreement with ECOWAS

Guinea has reinstated its collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). During the inaugural edition of its investment forum, the regional organization finalized

Digitization of agriculture in Côte d’Ivoire

On April 15, 2024, the Orange Group, the European Union, and the German Cooperation (GIZ) forged a partnership agreement. The signing ceremony transpired at the Orange

ECOWAS Investment Forum : Boosting the region’s economy

The first ECOWAS Investment Forum was held in Lomé, Togo, on April 4-5. This major event is part of efforts to promote public-private partnerships as a

Economic impact of the unprecedented fall in the Naira

The Naira (NGN), Nigeria’s national currency, is experiencing persistent devaluation, contributing to the country’s economic instability. This ongoing devaluation could potentially have a minor ripple effect

Tourism’s contribution to Senegal’s economy

Tourism is one of the sectors that contributes the most to Senegal’s economic performance. The tourism sector accounts for 7 % of the GDP, and the

Nigeria Lokos Mining Industry

From prospecting to mining through Nigeria Lokos Nigeria is planning to create the Nigerian Solid Minerals Corporation, a government-backed company to attract investors to mine commodities

Investment Opportunity in the Chocolate Industry for West Africa

West Africa’s advantages in the chocolate market

Digital economy: World Bank grants funding to SADA

In February 2024, the World Bank allocated 20 million USD to the Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) for its five-year continental expansion. This grant is part

Trafficking in sea turtles : West Africa targeted

West African sea turtles face many challenges, including trafficking, which threatens their species. This dilemma highlights the need to create viable alternative sources of income for

Côte d’Ivoire : New requirements for the rubber industry

Since January 1, the implementation of European RDUE standards has caused significant disruption in imports of products from Africa, including rubber, cocoa, and coffee. This reform

5 Billion USD Offshore Gas Project

Nigeria is at the forefront of major offshore gas pipeline projects. The country estimates its reserves at 203,000 billion cubic feet of natural gas. Sustainable Gas

Oil & Gas : TotalEnergies commits to Nigeria

On December 18, 2023, TotalEnergie CEO Patrick Pouyanné met with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to sign a cooperation agreement with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.