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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mobile data in Sub-Saharan Africa cost 3.9% of monthly income in 2024, the highest rate globally Only 38% of the population had access to the Internet, compared to a global average of 68% High prices ...

Algeria and Saudi Arabia signed five agreements on April 20 to strengthen economic cooperation. The deals cover tourism, trade, industry, and legal services. Both countries aim to expand investment, ...

The launch of the agency’s headquarters marks a turning point for Africa’s collective ambitions in space, signaling a new chapter of continental ownership, strategic partnerships, and innovation. On ...

Côte d’Ivoire ranks third in Africa for fiber optic development, behind Mauritius and South Africa. The country moved up five spots in one year, surpassing major economies like Nigeria, Egypt, and ...

Mobilis, Algeria's leading mobile operator, has completed its first 5G trials in Algiers. The tests achieved impressive connection speeds and demonstrated 5G’s potential for various uses. The company ...

Tunisia has issued between 200 and 300 certificates of origin for African exports The documents will help companies access lower tariffs under the free trade deal starting in 2026. Tunisia still has ...