Ivory Coast Reaffirms Cocoa Farmer Support
Côte d’Ivoire has pledged to uphold cocoa farmer income agreements despite falling production. Honorary Consul
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Zener Expands into Guinea-Bissau
Zener International Holding (ZIH), a Togolese energy group, has raised 13.5 billion CFA francs. The
Togo Seeks Investments at TICAD 9
Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé is in Japan for TICAD 9, which opened today in Yokohama.
USDA Sees Ghana Rice Output Rising but Risks Remain
The USDA forecasts Ghana’s 2025/2026 rice output at 900,000 metric tons, an 18% increase from
China Eliminates Tariffs on $85 Billion African Trade Volume
China announced comprehensive tariff elimination across 53 African countries, potentially boosting bilateral trade by 40
Egypt-Japan Investment Agreements Worth $4.2 Billion Finalized
Egypt secured comprehensive investment partnerships with Japan through 12 strategic agreements covering education technology, renewable
South Africa Diversifies Trade Through India Partnership Expansion
South Africa’s government launched comprehensive trade diversification strategy through India partnership expansion, potentially offsetting $2.8
Zimbabwe Targets 6% Growth Rate Through Sectoral Recovery
Zimbabwe positions for exceptional economic performance as the African Development Bank projects 6 percent growth
Airtel Foundation Launches N15 Billion Tech Training Initiative
Airtel Africa Foundation committed substantial resources to upskill 10,000 African women with high-demand digital competencies,
Edun, Cardoso Strengthen Monetary-Fiscal Policy Coordination Framework
Nigeria’s top economic officials reinforced policy coordination mechanisms as Finance Minister Wale Edun and Central