WAEMU's economy is projected to grow by 6.5% in Q2 2025, driven by agriculture and a stable services sector. • Despite the overall growth, the construction sector continues to shrink, with negative ...

The court in Abidjan has ordered the removal of opposition leader Tidjane Thiam from Côte d’Ivoire’s voter list. • The decision questions his eligibility to run in the October 2025 presidential ...

Niger saw the highest growth rate in WAEMU in 2024, reaching 8.8%, compared to 2.4% in 2023. • The country's industrial production and oil sector saw a major boost, contributing to the strong ...

Manzima Holding, controlled by the Diagou family, now owns nearly 69% of NSIA Participations. The shift follows the purchase of shares from the National Bank of Canada, which exits the group. The move ...

Chinese imports from Africa dropped 9.4% in Q1 2025, totaling $26.69 billion. The decline is attributed to fears over the impact of new protectionist measures targeting 'Made in China' goods. Despite ...

IMF lowers 2025 growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa from 4.2% to 3.8% Trade tensions and tariff hikes by the United States are dragging down the global economy South Africa and Nigeria among the ...