• The U.S.-China trade war threatens Africa’s economy, disrupting supply chains and affecting commodity exports.• The African Continental Free Trade Area...
A new piece of legislation, known as the "CEMAC Act," is drawing attention to the management of foreign reserves in Central Africa’s six CFA...
A new piece of legislation, known as the "CEMAC Act," is drawing attention to the management of foreign reserves in Central Africa’s six CFA...
• Mali's inflation rose to 8.3% in February 2025, the highest rate in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU).
• Rising food, housing,...
• Mali's inflation rose to 8.3% in February 2025, the highest rate in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU).
• Rising food, housing,...
• President Mnangagwa wants to suspend tariffs on American imports
• Move comes as U.S. rolls out new duties affecting over 180 countries
•...
• President Mnangagwa wants to suspend tariffs on American imports
• Move comes as U.S. rolls out new duties affecting over 180 countries
•...
• South Africa plans to shift industries towards higher-value production to limit U.S. tariff effects• The U.S. will impose tariffs up to 50% on imports...
• South Africa plans to shift industries towards higher-value production to limit U.S. tariff effects• The U.S. will impose tariffs up to 50% on imports...
• New U.S. tariffs of up to 50% hit imports from 185 countries, including 51 in Africa• Key African exports like oil, minerals, and textiles could be...
• New U.S. tariffs of up to 50% hit imports from 185 countries, including 51 in Africa• Key African exports like oil, minerals, and textiles could be...
• Burkina Faso saw fewer attacks in 2024, but they were far deadlier, killing more than 1,500 people.
• Nearly half of the attacks were carried...
• Burkina Faso saw fewer attacks in 2024, but they were far deadlier, killing more than 1,500 people.
• Nearly half of the attacks were carried...
(Ecofin Agency)
- Côte d’Ivoire has introduced a partial customs tax exemption of 7% to 15% on animal feed imports to ease production...
(Ecofin Agency)
- Côte d’Ivoire has introduced a partial customs tax exemption of 7% to 15% on animal feed imports to ease production...
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $4.5 billion Flexible Credit Line (FCL) for Morocco to strengthen its foreign exchange...
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $4.5 billion Flexible Credit Line (FCL) for Morocco to strengthen its foreign exchange...
Burkina Faso and Turkey are discussing new projects to strengthen their partnership.
Trade between the two countries fell to $102.4 million in...
Burkina Faso and Turkey are discussing new projects to strengthen their partnership.
Trade between the two countries fell to $102.4 million in...
Gabon and Chad contributed the most to the foreign exchange reserves of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) in 2024. Data from the...
Gabon and Chad contributed the most to the foreign exchange reserves of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) in 2024. Data from the...
(Ecofin Agency)
Benin’s economy grew by 7.5% in 2024, up from 6.4% in 2023, according to the National Institute of Statistics and...
(Ecofin Agency)
Benin’s economy grew by 7.5% in 2024, up from 6.4% in 2023, according to the National Institute of Statistics and...
5,000 children from the south of Madagascar will benefit from vital treatment for severe and acute malnutrition.
The AXIAN Foundation and UNICEF...
5,000 children from the south of Madagascar will benefit from vital treatment for severe and acute malnutrition.
The AXIAN Foundation and UNICEF...
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is imposing a 0.5% tax on imports from outside the bloc to finance its activities.
Customs authorities in each...
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is imposing a 0.5% tax on imports from outside the bloc to finance its activities.
Customs authorities in each...
– Government outlines major investments in roads, health, education, and agriculture
– Oil sector, renewable energy, and mining get key funding to drive...
– Government outlines major investments in roads, health, education, and agriculture
– Oil sector, renewable energy, and mining get key funding to drive...
Ethiopia aims to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) by March 2026, aligning with the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé,...
Ethiopia aims to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) by March 2026, aligning with the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé,...
Burkina Faso is looking to deepen its cooperation with Qatar by exploring new bilateral opportunities. On March 24, 2025, the country’s Minister of...
Burkina Faso is looking to deepen its cooperation with Qatar by exploring new bilateral opportunities. On March 24, 2025, the country’s Minister of...
The battle against climate change is not just about preventing catastrophic impacts on ecosystems and human life; it also presents a significant...
The battle against climate change is not just about preventing catastrophic impacts on ecosystems and human life; it also presents a significant...
The company is pursuing its ambition to accelerate commerce across Africa. The new initiative will further digital inclusion efforts on the...
The company is pursuing its ambition to accelerate commerce across Africa. The new initiative will further digital inclusion efforts on the...
The IMF and Kenya have agreed not to complete the ninth review of their Extended Credit Facility program, putting key external funding in jeopardy. The...
The IMF and Kenya have agreed not to complete the ninth review of their Extended Credit Facility program, putting key external funding in jeopardy. The...
The company strengthens its emerging presence in the AI market with a new partnership. It seeks to drive innovation and enhance productivity across key...
The company strengthens its emerging presence in the AI market with a new partnership. It seeks to drive innovation and enhance productivity across key...
Angola announced today, March 24 it would step back from its mediation efforts for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to Angolan...
Angola announced today, March 24 it would step back from its mediation efforts for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to Angolan...
The unrest in East DRC remains worrisome. Mediation efforts, both regional and international, have failed to bring calm. New talks are now underway to try...
The unrest in East DRC remains worrisome. Mediation efforts, both regional and international, have failed to bring calm. New talks are now underway to try...
The World Happiness Report covers 147 countries worldwide, including 40 in Africa. Mauritius has reclaimed its position as the happiest country on the...
The World Happiness Report covers 147 countries worldwide, including 40 in Africa. Mauritius has reclaimed its position as the happiest country on the...
Armed drones are now active in nearly 20 African countries. They're reshaping how wars are fought—bringing a new level of reach and precision—but also...
Armed drones are now active in nearly 20 African countries. They're reshaping how wars are fought—bringing a new level of reach and precision—but also...
The decline in inflation, mainly driven by falling energy and food prices on the global market, is expected to give a fresh push to easing monetary...
The decline in inflation, mainly driven by falling energy and food prices on the global market, is expected to give a fresh push to easing monetary...
In recent years, the Ivorian government has introduced several measures to protect household purchasing power and curb the rising cost of living....
In recent years, the Ivorian government has introduced several measures to protect household purchasing power and curb the rising cost of living....
Eyes are on French authorities to see how they handle this complaint. In two of the five cases, one was dismissed, and the other led to a settlement. The...
Eyes are on French authorities to see how they handle this complaint. In two of the five cases, one was dismissed, and the other led to a settlement. The...
The IMF notes that the measures introduced under the RSF program will help Morocco better manage its limited water resources, further open up the...
The IMF notes that the measures introduced under the RSF program will help Morocco better manage its limited water resources, further open up the...
On Tuesday, March 11, Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they would start attacking Israeli ships in the Red Sea again. They vowed to continue until Gaza’s border...
On Tuesday, March 11, Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they would start attacking Israeli ships in the Red Sea again. They vowed to continue until Gaza’s border...
Food inflation in Nigeria dropped significantly to 23.51% in February 2025, down from 37.92% in the same month of 2024. This was revealed in the latest...
Food inflation in Nigeria dropped significantly to 23.51% in February 2025, down from 37.92% in the same month of 2024. This was revealed in the latest...
After building his mega refinery, Dangote is now looking to develop a seaport in Ogun State. The port could help streamline the supply chain for some of...
After building his mega refinery, Dangote is now looking to develop a seaport in Ogun State. The port could help streamline the supply chain for some of...
In early March 2025, an IMF team from Washington visited Kinshasa. No official statement was released at the end of the trip, so Bankable reached out to...
In early March 2025, an IMF team from Washington visited Kinshasa. No official statement was released at the end of the trip, so Bankable reached out to...
In response to the M23 and Rwandan troops taking control of Goma, Brussels called on the European Union to consider sanctions against Kigali in late...
In response to the M23 and Rwandan troops taking control of Goma, Brussels called on the European Union to consider sanctions against Kigali in late...
Debt payments are expected to keep declining in the coming years, freeing up more room in national budgets for crucial investments in sustainable...
Debt payments are expected to keep declining in the coming years, freeing up more room in national budgets for crucial investments in sustainable...
Tax cuts, budget cuts, and overhauls in taxation and energy policies—John Mahama’s government is on a mission to restore financial stability in a heavily...
Tax cuts, budget cuts, and overhauls in taxation and energy policies—John Mahama’s government is on a mission to restore financial stability in a heavily...
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