Mavericks Mission in Côte d’Ivoire: Immersion at the Heart of Actions Supporting Menstrual Health and the Well-Being of Adolescents and Youth

From February 1 to 7, 2026, PSI Côte d’Ivoire hosted a field mission from its financial partners, the Mavericks, as part of the Mi Tchêlé project implemented across several regions of the country. The delegation, composed exclu...

China to Eliminate Tariffs for Nearly All African Countries Starting May 2026

The People’s Republic of China has announced that it will eliminate tariffs on imports from 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, starting May 1, 2026. This policy extends a scheme already applied to 33 African countries, with Eswatini being the only exception due to its diplomatic ties with Taiwan.

The...

Cambridge University to Return 116 Benin Artifacts to Nigeria

The University of Cambridge has announced the transfer of legal ownership of 116 artworks from the Kingdom of Benin to Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM). The move follows an official request from the Nigerian government and has the agreement of the Royal Palace of Benin.

These artifacts, which include b...

Évariste Ndayishimiye Takes Over the Presidency of the African Union

Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye has officially assumed the rotating presidency of the African Union during the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government held in Addis Ababa.

The handover ceremony took place on February 14, 2026, marking a significant milestone for Burundi, as its Head of Stat...

UN Secretary-General's remarks at the 39th African Union Summit [as delivered]

Addis Ababa, 14 February 2026

[as delivered]

Published on Feb 14, 2026

Ghana Cuts Cocoa Farmgate Price by Nearly 30% Amid Global Market Slump

Ghana has announced a nearly 30% reduction in the farmgate price of cocoa for the 2025–2026 season, as global cocoa prices experience a sharp decline. The new price paid to farmers has been lowered from approximately 58,000 cedis to 41,392 cedis per tonne, representing a decrease of about 28.6%.

Published on Feb 13, 2026

Louisiana Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire

Investment Promotion: A Louisiana Delegation on a Prospecting Mission in Côte d’Ivoire

Ahead of this mission, a working session was held between Ms. Carole Versteeg, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of CEPICI, and Ambassador Touré Ibrahima to ensure optimal coordination of meetings and identify priority sectors with stro...

NNPC Posts $4.2 Billion Profit in 2025, Strengthening Nigeria’s Energy and Fiscal Position

The Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC), the operational arm of the Nigerian state in the oil and gas sector, recorded a net profit of approximately 5.76 trillion naira in 2025, equivalent to about 4.2 billion US dollars (around 2,300 billion CFA francs). The strong financial performance reinforces the company’s strategic role in the...

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery in Lekki Reaches Full Operational Capacity of 650,000 Barrels per Day

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, located in the Lekki Free Trade Zone near Lagos, has reached its full operational capacity of 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day, marking a major milestone for Africa’s largest refinery and one of the biggest single-train refineries in the world.

According to company officials, the achievement foll...

South Africa and China Strengthen Their Economic Partnership

South Africa and China have reaffirmed their commitment to consolidating and deepening their economic partnership, at a time when the international landscape is marked by the reconfiguration of trade flows and the rise of South-South cooperation dynamics. This momentum builds on an already strong relationship, with Beijing ranking among Pretoria...

Cocoa Price Collapse Triggers Stockpile Crisis in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire

After Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana is facing a buildup of cocoa stocks following the collapse in prices.

Ghana, the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, is currently experiencing a significant accumulation of cocoa stocks amid a sharp decline in international prices, mirroring the situation already observed in Côte d&rs...

Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria Seal Strategic Deal on Submarine Cable and Data Center to Strengthen Regional Digital Integration

Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria have signed a landmark bilateral agreement in Malabo to develop a new submarine fiber-optic cable and establish a commercial data center, in a move aimed at strengthening digital integration across West and Central Africa.

The agreement marks a significant step in regional technological cooperation, as both...