Nigeria to host 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair in Lagos

Nigeria has been confirmed as the host of the fifth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2027), which will take place in Lagos from November 5 to 11, 2027. The announcement follows the signing of a hosting agreement between the Nigerian government and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the African Union...

Regional Financial Market: Canada’s Ambassador Sandra Choufani Rings the Bell of the Regional Stock Exchange (BRVM) to Promote Women’s Empowerment

At the initiative of the Treasurer General of the Canada–Côte d’Ivoire Chamber of Commerce, Félix Edoh Kossi Amenounve, who also serves as President of the Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM), Her Excellency Sandra Choufani, Ambassador of Canada to C...

working visit of the chief of staff – chief of the armed forces of côte d’ivoire to the united states: strengthening a strategic partnership

A high-level delegation from the Armed Forces of Côte d’Ivoire (FACI), led by Army General Lassina DOUMBIA, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, conducted a working visit to the United States from February 21 to 27, 2026. This mission was part of efforts to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries, based on a strategi...

Ghana Faces International Pressure Over Planned Increase in Mining Taxes

The Ghanaian government is facing pressure from several developed countries regarding its plan to increase mining royalties on gold. The reform aims to replace the current fixed rate with a progressive system linked to the price of gold, which could raise the state’s share from 5% to up to 12% when gold prices reach higher levels.

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South Africa plans state property company to manage $9.2 billion in assets

South Africa plans to create the South African National Property Company to manage a large portfolio of state-owned real estate estimated at about R155 billion (around $9.2 billion).

According to government authorities, the new entity will oversee approximately 88,000 buildings and nearly 5 million hectares of land owned by the state. Th...

Nigeria launches $750 million solar electrification programme to expand energy access

Nigeria has launched a $750 million solar electrification programme aimed at improving access to electricity in rural and underserved communities across the country. The initiative is being implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), the government body responsible for expanding electricity access to off-grid areas.

According...

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...