In recent years, Côte d'Ivoire has stepped up efforts to reshape its economy and society, working to lift people out of poverty and reduce inequality....
In 2024, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) put Côte d'Ivoire on its watchlist, citing gaps in its efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist...
In 2024, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) put Côte d'Ivoire on its watchlist, citing gaps in its efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist...
This decision comes after Benin’s ambassador, Gildas Agonkan, publicly apologized to the Nigerien people during a ceremony.
Benin has reportedly recalled...
This decision comes after Benin’s ambassador, Gildas Agonkan, publicly apologized to the Nigerien people during a ceremony.
Benin has reportedly recalled...
Many African leaders argue that the three major international rating agencies have a "negative bias" when evaluating the credit risk of African nations,...
Many African leaders argue that the three major international rating agencies have a "negative bias" when evaluating the credit risk of African nations,...
Seychelles, Cape Verde, Botswana, Rwanda, and Mauritius are the least corrupt countries in Africa, according to the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index...
Seychelles, Cape Verde, Botswana, Rwanda, and Mauritius are the least corrupt countries in Africa, according to the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index...
The civil war that broke out in neighboring Sudan in April 2023 crippled one of the main pipelines transporting most of South Sudan’s oil, depriving the...
The civil war that broke out in neighboring Sudan in April 2023 crippled one of the main pipelines transporting most of South Sudan’s oil, depriving the...
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), launched in 2018, covers a market of 1.3 billion people with a combined GDP of $3.4 trillion. It...
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), launched in 2018, covers a market of 1.3 billion people with a combined GDP of $3.4 trillion. It...
Khaled El Enany, candidate for the post of Director-General of UNESCO, was received by Pope Francis during a private audience at the Vatican. Their...
Khaled El Enany, candidate for the post of Director-General of UNESCO, was received by Pope Francis during a private audience at the Vatican. Their...
Trump’s Return Has Global Development Banks on Edge. With budget threats, geopolitical battles, and climate funding tensions, Washington is reshaping...
Trump’s Return Has Global Development Banks on Edge. With budget threats, geopolitical battles, and climate funding tensions, Washington is reshaping...
In recent years, West Africa has seen a surge in terrorist attacks. The Sahel remains the epicenter, accounting for 47% of terrorism-related deaths...
In recent years, West Africa has seen a surge in terrorist attacks. The Sahel remains the epicenter, accounting for 47% of terrorism-related deaths...
U.S. development aid is facing an uncertain future. At the center of the storm is USAID, a key player in global assistance programs, now at risk of being...
U.S. development aid is facing an uncertain future. At the center of the storm is USAID, a key player in global assistance programs, now at risk of being...
In March 2024, Moody’s upgraded Côte d’Ivoire’s credit rating to Ba2, making it the second-highest rated economy in sub-Saharan Africa, alongside South...
In March 2024, Moody’s upgraded Côte d’Ivoire’s credit rating to Ba2, making it the second-highest rated economy in sub-Saharan Africa, alongside South...
The humanitarian situation in the DRC is worsening as fighting intensifies in the eastern part of the country. Already critical after decades of conflict,...
The humanitarian situation in the DRC is worsening as fighting intensifies in the eastern part of the country. Already critical after decades of conflict,...
By late 2024, the AES had already committed to maintaining free movement with ECOWAS. Following their official withdrawal on January 29, 2025, all eyes...
By late 2024, the AES had already committed to maintaining free movement with ECOWAS. Following their official withdrawal on January 29, 2025, all eyes...
The report highlights that Africa's entrepreneurial landscape is mainly made up of small, informal businesses, which face structurally low productivity...
The report highlights that Africa's entrepreneurial landscape is mainly made up of small, informal businesses, which face structurally low productivity...
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries in an increasingly digital world, its impact on cybersecurity—a key pillar of the fourth...
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries in an increasingly digital world, its impact on cybersecurity—a key pillar of the fourth...
In December 2024, the United Nations and its humanitarian partners called for $7.6 billion in funding for 2025 to support 35 million people affected...
In December 2024, the United Nations and its humanitarian partners called for $7.6 billion in funding for 2025 to support 35 million people affected...
The global 15% minimum tax on multinational corporations took effect on January 1, 2024, in over 30 developed countries, including tax havens like...
The global 15% minimum tax on multinational corporations took effect on January 1, 2024, in over 30 developed countries, including tax havens like...
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Baah Forson (pictured), has declared ‘a war” against wasteful government spending. Speaking recently to his staff...
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Baah Forson (pictured), has declared ‘a war” against wasteful government spending. Speaking recently to his staff...
The Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS), conducted by the World Economic Forum, aims to identify the risks facing the planet in the short, medium, and...
The Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS), conducted by the World Economic Forum, aims to identify the risks facing the planet in the short, medium, and...
After more than five years of heated debates and public consultations, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa officially signed the Land Expropriation...
After more than five years of heated debates and public consultations, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa officially signed the Land Expropriation...
Debt financing saw a double-digit decline over the past year, mainly due to rising interest rates and the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against African...
Debt financing saw a double-digit decline over the past year, mainly due to rising interest rates and the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against African...
Despite a global decline in foreign investment, Africa saw a significant boost last year, largely driven by a single major urban and tourism project in...
Despite a global decline in foreign investment, Africa saw a significant boost last year, largely driven by a single major urban and tourism project in...
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, Africa has surpassed pre-pandemic levels of international tourist arrivals. The continent welcomed 74...
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, Africa has surpassed pre-pandemic levels of international tourist arrivals. The continent welcomed 74...
The 2024 Global Terrorism Index shows that Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger record the highest number of terrorism-related deaths in the region. Over the...
The 2024 Global Terrorism Index shows that Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger record the highest number of terrorism-related deaths in the region. Over the...
The Ivorian government has in recent years launched various initiatives to provide training and improve job opportunities for young people.
On January...
The Ivorian government has in recent years launched various initiatives to provide training and improve job opportunities for young people.
On January...
Morocco’s economy is expected to grow by 3.8% in 2025, up from 3% in 2024, according to a report released on January 20 by the High Commission for...
Morocco’s economy is expected to grow by 3.8% in 2025, up from 3% in 2024, according to a report released on January 20 by the High Commission for...
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a consulting firm specializing in higher education, released a report on January 16 ranking countries based on their readiness...
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a consulting firm specializing in higher education, released a report on January 16 ranking countries based on their readiness...
Afreximbank and Prosper Africa have signed a new agreement to strengthen trade and investment ties between the United States and Africa, focusing on...
Afreximbank and Prosper Africa have signed a new agreement to strengthen trade and investment ties between the United States and Africa, focusing on...
The International Labor Organization recommends allocating at least 1% of GDP to public policies for early childhood education. In Africa, this target has...
The International Labor Organization recommends allocating at least 1% of GDP to public policies for early childhood education. In Africa, this target has...
The ECF agreement between Ethiopia and the IMF aims to address economic imbalances, restore debt sustainability, and lay the foundation for more inclusive...
The ECF agreement between Ethiopia and the IMF aims to address economic imbalances, restore debt sustainability, and lay the foundation for more inclusive...
The slight drop in Africa's trade deficit with China does not show a change in what Africa is exporting. That is mainly because prices for raw materials...
The slight drop in Africa's trade deficit with China does not show a change in what Africa is exporting. That is mainly because prices for raw materials...
The IMF raised Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth forecast by 0.2 percentage points compared to the projections for October 2024. The region’s growth is expected...
The IMF raised Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth forecast by 0.2 percentage points compared to the projections for October 2024. The region’s growth is expected...
In October 2023, the African Development Bank reported that Africa’s progress on the SDGs remains uneven. With persistent challenges like poverty and...
In October 2023, the African Development Bank reported that Africa’s progress on the SDGs remains uneven. With persistent challenges like poverty and...
Nigeria's overall inflation rate reached 34.8% in December 2024, up from 34.6% in November 2024. This marks the fourth consecutive increase since the rate...
Nigeria's overall inflation rate reached 34.8% in December 2024, up from 34.6% in November 2024. This marks the fourth consecutive increase since the rate...
In early 2024, Côte d’Ivoire became the first sub-Saharan African country to raise Eurobonds since 2022. Following this, Moody's upgraded its credit...
In early 2024, Côte d’Ivoire became the first sub-Saharan African country to raise Eurobonds since 2022. Following this, Moody's upgraded its credit...
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