(Ecofin Agency) - According to 2023 data from the Côte d'Ivoire Investment Promotion Center, China represents 5% of foreign direct investment in the country. While primarily involved in infrastructure ...
The report emphasizes that rising debt service costs are shrinking the budget space needed for essential investments in sustainable development goals. These include quality education, healthcare ...
This year, Gold Fields sold its stake in the Asanko gold mine in Ghana and acquired a major gold project in Canada. The South African company now focuses on increasing its gold production outside ...
During the second quarter of 2023, Mali imported $5.2 million of explosives and pyrotechnics. With a growing need for these materials in its mining sector, the country seeks to enhance its role in the ...
In 2024, Benin’s public debt will rely more heavily on external borrowing, making up 72.1% of the total debt portfolio. Meanwhile, domestic debt will account for 27.9%, according to the Directorate ...
In recent years, central banks in several African nations, including Nigeria and Ghana, have started gold-purchasing programs. These programs boost foreign exchange reserves and aim to address a ...
Côte d’Ivoire’s meat and edible offal market is one of the biggest in West Africa. With less than 50% of demand currently met, the need for these products is expected to grow even more in the coming ...
Africa faces significant disparities in internet access, particularly in rural and underserved areas where connectivity remains limited. Bridging this gap is crucial, as improved internet access ...
Authorities in charge of digital technology and telecommunications from the countries of the Sahel States Alliance (AES) gathered to create a common roadmap for digital and telecom projects. This ...
The report highlights that debt financing has become a strong alternative for startups across the continent, as venture capital players proceed cautiously amid a landscape filled with economic and ...