Building effective institutions: Sudan’s trade sector reforms
Prime Minister Mohamed Hassan Al-Ta'aishi met with Minister of Commerce Mohamed Ismail (Arkan) to discuss domestic and foreign trade issues,...
Economy
Angola’s privatization drive nears completion as Sonangol remains Off the Table
Luanda is pushing forward with its ambitious privatization program, PROPRIV, aiming to sell ten state-owned enterprises by year's end. The...
African cocoa giants forge Alliance to boost bargaining power
Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Cameroon formally launched the Cocoa Value Addition Alliance on July 14, pledging to coordinate policies...
El Niño threatens West African cocoa recovery
Cocoa markets are bracing for renewed turbulence. El Niño, expected to intensify in the second half of 2026, now clouds...
ECOWAS Bank approves major projects to boost West Africa’s development
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) approved financing for five new projects on July 6, 2026. The Board,...
Togo achieves historic upgrade to middle-income status
Togo stands alone as the only country to graduate from low-income status this year. The annual classification update of the...
Togo takes the lead in ECOWAS Aviation reform
Six months after ECOWAS leaders agreed to slash aviation taxes, Togo is emerging as the driving force behind implementation. The...
Mozambique and EU sign $206 million in investment deals
Mozambique and the European Union signed four investment agreements worth 178 million euros ($206 million) to support essential sectors and...
Ghana’s mines chamber seeks higher royalty share for mining communities
Despite its rich and diverse mineral resources, the contribution of mining to economic development remains a recurring debate across Africa....
Togo secures $123 million to transform agriculture sector
Togo has secured a $123 million financing facility to modernize its agriculture sector and boost food security . The Africa Finance...
