March 24
Africa: SIREXE 2026 - Extractive and Energy Sectors Positioned as New Drivers of National Growth
Monday, 23 March 2026 marks a strategic turning point for the Ivorian economy with the official launch of the second edition of the International Exhibition of Extractive and… Read more »
March 23
Benin: Benin's Economic Architect Wadagni Launches Visionary Bid to Unleash Youth Potential and Regional Wealth
Former Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, the driving force behind Benin’s impressive 8% economic expansion, has officially launched his 2026 presidential campaign with a bold… Read more »
March 13
Cameroon: Bauxite In Cameroon - Minim-Martap As a Test Of Maturity For a Sector Seeking Transformation
Long portrayed as a “sleeping mining giant”, Cameroon continues to struggle to convert its geological potential into structured industrial production. From the… Read more »
February 03
Niger: Explosions and Gunfire Target Strategic Sites Near Niger's Capital Airport: Who is Responsible?
On the night of January 28 into the early morning of January 29, 2026, sustained heavy gunfire and explosions near Diori Hamani International Airport shook the Nigerien capital,… Read more »
January 23
Nigeria: Evaluating how New CBN PoS and Agent Banking Rules will Reshape Trust, Access and Competition in Rural Finance
In many rural towns, the "bank" people touch most often is not a branch at all, but a kiosk with a POS terminal, a handwritten ledger, and an agent who knows everyone's name. A… Read more »
Nigeria: The Economics of Gen Z Participation in Nigerian Financial Markets and the Risks of Retail-driven Investment Growth
Young Africans used to invest their money through three main methods, including saving in bank accounts, participating in chama groups, and purchasing stocks through informal or… Read more »
Nigeria: Evaluating how new CBN PoS and agent banking rules will reshape trust, access and competition in rural finance
In many rural towns, the “bank” people touch most often is not a branch at all, but a kiosk with a POS terminal, a handwritten ledger, and an agent who knows… Read more »
Nigeria: The economics of Gen Z participation in Nigerian financial markets and the risks of retail-driven investment growth
Young Africans used to invest their money through three main methods, including saving in bank accounts, participating in chama groups, and purchasing stocks through informal or… Read more »
January 14
Benin: In Benin, Following Ciara, Her Husband Russell Wilson, Former Star NFL Quarterback, Soon To Be Naturalised
Already a Beninese citizen, American singer Ciara is soon to be joined by her husband, former NFL star quarterback Russell Wilson, who is in the process of obtaining Beninese… Read more »
December 29, 2025
Guinea: Pankaj Oswal's Axis International Ltd Initiates USD 28.9 billion World Bank Arbitration Against the Republic of Guinea
Mining permit of Guinea’s second-largest bauxite producer unlawfully terminated. USD 28.9 billion claim based on Guinea – UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty and… Read more »
December 16, 2025
West Africa: Ecobank Côte d'Ivoire and Corus International Sign a Collaboration Agreement To Strengthen Support For Agricultural Cooperatives In West Africa
Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire and Corus International announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening the development, structuring, and… Read more »
November 14, 2025
Africa: Cotonou to Host the SIMA 2025 - Showcasing and Supporting the Financing of Francophone Africa's Music Industry
The AFRICAN MUSIC INDUSTRIES FAIR (SIMA) offcially opens its second edition at the SOFITEL DÔME in Cotonou, under the theme: “Showcasing and Financing… Read more »
November 13, 2025
Mauritania: Tasiast - A Key Driver Of Mauritania's Development Amid Growing Interest In The Mining Sector
Mauritania’s mining sector has become a cornerstone of national growth, accounting for nearly a fifth of the country’s GDP and close to 25% of state revenues. Iron ore,… Read more »
November 12, 2025
Guinea: Inauguration Of The Simandou Integrated Project - A Historic Turning Point For Guinea
The inauguration ceremony of the Simandou Integrated Megaproject was held at the Morébayah port, in the presence of His Excellency Mamadi Doumbouya, President of the… Read more »
October 31, 2025
Africa: Where Africa's Cultural Giants Meet - SIMA 2025 Lights Up Cotonou
From November 10 to 15, Cotonou will become the capital of Africa’s Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI). The Francophone Africa Music Industry Fair (SIMA) will… Read more »
October 30, 2025
Nigeria: Contracts on Trial: Inside the Legal Battles Reshaping the Global LNG Trade
The liquefied natural gas (LNG) market, long anchored in trust and long-term contracts, is being reshaped in courtrooms and arbitration chambers. Read more »
October 21, 2025
Guinea: The Republic of Guinea Updates its GDP and Reveals a Structural Growth of 51.2%, Confirming the Country's Economic Strength
The Republic of Guinea has completed a major rebasing exercise of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), conducted by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) under the supervision of… Read more »
September 11, 2025
Africa: Benin hosts SIMA 2025 - Showcasing And Financing Francophone Africa's Music Industries
After a highly successful first edition in Côte d’Ivoire that brought together over 5,000 participants, including artists, producers, managers, labels, promoters,… Read more »
August 29, 2025
Nigeria: Igho Sanomi to be Honoured During "Kashimawo" the Play in London
Igho Sanomi, a renowned energy expert and philanthropist, is set to receive a prestigious award for his outstanding contributions to African theatre, particularly his support for… Read more »
July 31, 2025
Ghana: Ukrainian Agency Brandcom Demands $280,000 from Ghanaian Party
A Ghanaian political party is facing accusations of collaborating with foreign PR specialists to discredit a rival candidate. Ukrainian agency Brandcom has threatened to sue… Read more »
June 05, 2025
Nigeria: Bitcoin Interest Surges Across Nigeria Amid Growing Interest in Crypto
For Nigerians looking for financial growth, bitcoin remains a compelling option. Anyone considering this digital asset needs to understand the current market, regulatory warnings,… Read more »
May 30, 2025
Cote d'Ivoire: United Capital Group Deepens Pan-African Expansion with New Office in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
United Capital Group, Nigeria's leading investment banking and financial services institution, has taken a major step in its Pan-African expansion, with the official launch of its… Read more »
May 28, 2025
Nigeria: The Impact of Tax Reforms on Nigeria's Fiscal Health and Business Climate
Recent fiscal policy changes in Nigeria stem from extensive tax reform initiatives which aim to boost financial revenues while improving business conditions throughout the nation.… Read more »
February 04, 2025
Africa: Under The Theme Of Digital Resilience, The Fifth Edition Of The Cyber Africa Forum Will Be Held In Cotonou, Benin, On June 24 And 25, 2025
The Cyber Africa Forum (CAF), a leading platform dedicated to analyzing digital and cybersecurity issues in Africa, announces its fifth edition to be held in Cotonou, Benin, on… Read more »
December 02, 2024
West Africa: A Call for Financial Sovereignty made by Artists in West Africa through a Protest Against Franc CFA Currency
In West Africa, a growing wave of protests against the use of the CFA franc is gaining momentum, with artists leading the charge through powerful visual statements. This currency,… Read more »
