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...

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...

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

Neemba Takes Part in the 9th Edition of the Yamoussoukro Mining Olympiades

Neemba proudly participated in the 9th edition of the Mining Olympiades, a flagship event for Côte d’Ivoire’s mining sector. Organized by the Groupement Professionnel des Miniers de Côte d’Ivoire (GPMCI), the event was hel...

Koné Project: Martino DeCiccio, CEO of Montage Gold, Reveals the Inner Workings of the Largest Mining Investment in Ivorian History

In a recent interview with Sika Finance, Martino DeCiccio shed light on the behind-the-scenes dynamics of an extraordinary operation. With USD 835 million committed, the head of Montage Gold is not merely launching a mine—he is steering a transfo...

The premier meeting place for African & Global mining leaders

As the most prestigious mining investment event on the continent, Mining Indaba attracts industry leaders, government officials, and investors looking to capitalise on Africa's abundant mineral resources. The event serves as a platform for showcasing i...

Air Transport in the ECOWAS Region: “Removing Taxes Will Definitely Have a Positive Effect”

Starting January 1, 2026, taxes on air transport will be abolished, and passenger and security fees will be reduced by 25% across member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). According to Didier Bréchemier, a speci...

Economic Prospecting: 27 Turkish Business Leaders Eye the Ivorian Market

When economic diplomacy meets entrepreneurial ambition, Ivory Coast’s economic capital becomes a true laboratory for future partnerships. On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Abidjan hosted the Côte d’Ivoire–Türkiye B2B meetings,...

Côte d’Ivoire, Pillar of Burkina Faso in 2024

In 2024, Burkina Faso recorded a stock of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of 2,336.3 billion CFA francs, down 5% compared to 2023, according to official BCEAO data. Despite this overall decline, one notable fact stands out: Côte d’Ivoire ha...

Bafing Food Security: Major Soy, Maize, and Wheat Production and Processing Project Launched

A major project for the production and processing of soy, maize, and wheat was launched on Monday, December 22, 2025, in Mahou-Sokourala, in the Touba department (Bafing region), with the aim of achieving food self-sufficiency.

Published on Dec 29, 2025

Sub-Saharan Africa Records the World’s Highest Relative Progress in Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystems

Sub-Saharan Africa recorded the strongest relative improvement worldwide compared to the 2021 edition of the VIGS ranking of digital entrepreneurship ecosystems, driven in particular by progress in digital infrastructure and digital citizenship....

Islamic Development Bank Approves €200 Million Financing for the Modernization of a Strategic Road Corridor in Northern Côte d’Ivoire

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has approved €200 million (CFA 131.1 billion) in financing for Côte d’Ivoire to modernize the Tafiré–Ferkessédougou section of the National Highway A3, a 574-kilometer corridor li...