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Côte d’Ivoire: Businesses Express Doubts Over New Tax Measures

In Côte d’Ivoire, a new fiscal annex has been in force since January 5, 2026. Its objective is to mobilize more resources while preserving economic stability. The reform notably strengthens the rationalization and simplification of the tax...

Published on Jan 09, 2026

Tunisia: African Development Bank Welcomes the Commissioning of 120 MWp Kairouan Solar Photovoltaic Project, a Major Milestone

The African Development Bank Group welcomed the commissioning, on 16 December 2025, of the Kairouan solar power plant, which will strengthen Tunisia’s energy security and advance its transition toward renewable energy.

Published on Jan 08, 2026

Senegal Strengthens Its Position as an Emerging Oil and Gas Producer in 2025

Senegal has confirmed its lasting entry into the circle of oil and gas producers, with 2025 marked by a strong ramp-up of its new infrastructure. Consolidated data show that national oil production reached 36.1 million barrels over the year, significan...

Published on Jan 08, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: IFC Plans $88 Million Financing for Cocoa Processing Plant Expansion

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is preparing an investment of up to €75.25 million (approximately $88.34 million) in favor of Guan Chong Berhad (GCB), a Malaysian group and one of the world’s largest cocoa processors, through its...

Published on Jan 08, 2026

GIM-UEMOA Appoints Ahmed Al Moustapha Cissé as Deputy CEO: A Strong Signal in the Payments Battle

The appointment of Ahmed Al Moustapha Cissé as Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) of GIM-UEMOA is not just another human resources announcement. It comes at a decisive moment for the WAEMU/UEMOA zone, which is currently playing out—at a...

Published on Jan 08, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire [ FISCAL ANNEX 2026]

The Directorate General of Taxes informs taxpayers that the Fiscal Annex to Finan...

Published on Jan 08, 2026

Orange Bank Côte d’Ivoire and CARE Côte d’Ivoire Join Forces to Strengthen Financial Inclusion for Community Savings Associations (AVEC)

Orange Bank Côte d’Ivoire and CARE Côte d’Ivoire have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding AVEC’s access to digital savings and credit solutions.

Published on Jan 07, 2026

Cameroon: AFG Bank of Ivorian Bernard Koné Dossongui Takes Over Up to CFA 50 Billion in State Receivables in 2025

As of the end of September 2025, the latest economic outlook report on Cameroon’s public debt highlights the rising role of AFG Bank in managing the State’s domestic liabilities. Through several receivables assignment operations, the bank f...

Published on Jan 07, 2026

CDC-CI Takes Stake in Green-Pay Alongside Orange Côte d’Ivoire Participations to Boost Innovation and Financial Inclusion

The Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations of Côte d’Ivoire (CDC-CI) and Ivorian fintech company Green-Pay signed an investment agreement on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, marking CDC-CI’s entry into Green-Pay’s sharehol...

Published on Jan 07, 2026

Pan-African Gold Bank: Egypt and Afreximbank Lay the Foundations of the Institution

Africa is taking a decisive step toward the strategic valorization of its mineral resources. On Monday, December 29, 2025, in Cairo, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) signed a Memorandum of Understanding a...

Published on Jan 05, 2026

Cape Verde: Visa on Arrival Suspended for Citizens of 96 Countries

Since January 1, 2026, Cape Verde has suspended the visa on arrival for citizens of 96 countries. Travelers from these countries must now obtain a visa prior to departure from a Cape Verdean embassy or consulate, as the EASE portal no longer allows onl...

Published on Jan 04, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: 18% VAT on Poultry Feed Finally Suspended

The Interprofessional Association of the Poultry Industry (INTERAVI) announced on December 31, 2025, the suspension of the 18% value-added tax that was due to be applied to poultry feed starting January 2, 2026. Published on Jan 04, 2026