Ghana Partners with China to Reduce Palm Oil Imports

As part of President John Dramani Mahama’s economic recovery program, the Ghanaian government announced a strategic partnership with Chinese investors aimed at reducing palm oil imports by approximately 200 million USD (around 113 billion CFA francs) per year. The initiative is part of a broader agricultural transformation strategy positio...

South Africa: Nuclear Power at the Core of the National Energy Strategy

Pretoria – South Africa is repositioning nuclear energy as a central pillar of its national energy strategy, as the country continues to face recurring power shortages and load shedding that have weighed heavily on the economy. Authorities believe that expanding nuclear capacity could help stabilize the national grid over th...

Dangote Cement Signs $1 Billion Deal with Sinoma to Expand African Operations

Dangote Cement Plc, a subsidiary of Dangote Industries, has signed a strategic agreement worth over $1 billion with Chinese firm Sinoma International Engineering. The deal covers twelve industrial projects aimed at modernizing and expanding cement production capacities in several African countries, including Nigeria and Cameroon.

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Zambia and Zimbabwe Reject U.S. Health Funding Agreements

Zambia and Zimbabwe have recently declined or postponed bilateral health funding agreements offered by the United States, amounting to approximately 1.012 billion dollars for Zambia and 367 million dollars for Zimbabwe. These agreements were part of a new U.S. approach to bilateral health cooperation aimed at supporting programs against HIV/AIDS...

Cooperation: Dominique Ouattara Receives the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires

The First Lady of Côte d’Ivoire, Dominique Ouattara, received in audience on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at her offices in Cocody, Junaid Munir, Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in Côte d’Ivoire. Published on Mar 03, 2026

Middle East Crisis: Iran Calls on the International Community to Act to Preserve Peace

On the fourth day of the crisis shaking the Middle East, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Côte d’Ivoire, H.E. Seyed Gholamreza Meigoni, held a press conference on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He called on the international community, particularly the United...

AmCham Côte d’Ivoire at Mining Indaba 2026: Positioning Africa at the Heart of the Global Critical Minerals Strategy

The President of AmCham Côte d’Ivoire, Felicia Djibo, took part in high-level breakfast roundtables and strategic sessions during the 2026 edition of the Investing in African Mining Indaba, held from February 9–12 in Cape Town....

Nigeria Extends Raw Shea Nut Export Ban to Boost Local Processing and Value Capture

Nigeria has extended by one year its ban on the export of raw shea nuts, a measure aimed at boosting local processing and increasing the share of value captured within the domestic economy.

According to government officials, the extension forms part of a broader economic diversification strategy designed to promote the local production o...

Nigeria Secures $1.3 Billion Deal with Africa Finance Corporation to Build Alumina Refinery

Nigeria has signed a $1.3 billion agreement with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to support the construction of an alumina refinery aimed at processing bauxite locally. The announcement followed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the AFC and the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF), the government agency responsible for...

Ghana Accelerates Agricultural Transformation with Support from Chinese Investors

Ghana is undertaking an ambitious transformation of its agricultural sector by inviting Chinese investors to support partnerships and joint ventures across the industry. This initiative is part of the country's efforts to modernize production, strengthen industrialization, and increase competitiveness in the regional market.

The Integrat...

SECORCI2 Project: Strengthening Field Capacities to Structure Artisanal Mining in Côte d’Ivoire

As part of the SECORCI2 project funded by the European Union, Coginta organized three training sessions aimed at reinforcing the capacities of artisanal miners and internal security forces. The initiative seeks to structure artisanal gold mining, impro...

Vaalco Energy Becomes Majority Operator of Kossipo Offshore Oil Field in Côte d’Ivoire

The American company Vaalco Energy has strengthened its presence in Côte d’Ivoire by becoming the majority operator with a 60 percent stake in the Kossipo offshore oil field, alongside PETROCI, which retains 40 percent. This move highlights the growing interest of international investors in the country’s energy sector.

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