These countries bought back CFA41 billion ($69.5 million) in debt last week on the public securities market organized by UMOA-Titres. The market continues to support the states with regular issuances, ...

The African healthcare system is at a critical juncture, facing numerous challenges that necessitate innovative solutions. By prioritizing innovation and investing in robust healthcare frameworks, ...

A robust digital infrastructure is essential for supporting Africa’s fast-growing digital economy. A resilient internet ecosystem ensures that operations can continue smoothly even during global ...

Ivorian SMEs are supported by incentives designed to boost their share of public contracts. During the first half of the year, they secured 71.1% of the contracts, though their share in total value ...

African countries are recognized as strong performers in e-government, with scores of at least 0.5 out of 1. South Africa and Mauritius lead the rankings, while Tunisia has surpassed Seychelles. South ...

Rwanda's real GDP grew by 9.7% in Q1 2024, surpassing the 8.2% average growth rate recorded in 2023. The World Bank announced this data in a September 17, 2024 report. The strong growth was mainly ...

An international coalition led by the World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB) aims to raise $90 billion to provide electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030. The program focuses on clean ...

The Organization expects a decrease in the country's public debt-to-GDP ratio and a continued decline in inflation this year and next. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) ...

Nigeria is set to overhaul its tax system by reducing corporate taxes and removing value-added tax (VAT) on essential goods such as food and education. This move aims to support households, attract ...

Côte d'Ivoire granted $467 million in tax and customs exemptions, according to a government announcement made on 18. This marks an increase from the $332 million spent on exemptions during the same ...

Based on satellite images and on-site measurements, the report highlights that the loss of forest cover primarily stems from the expansion of small-scale agricultural land. A report published in ...

During the WTO's Public Forum 2024 in Geneva, themed 'Reglobalization,' Business 20 (B20) -the official G20 dialogue forum with the global business community- hosted a roundtable focused on enhancing ...