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Surge in gasoline prices: Algeria attempts to suffocate Mali’s economy

The surge in gasoline prices in Mali is directly linked to a major diplomatic crisis with Algeria, which is attempting to suffocate the Malian economy through

82.5 billion CFA francs from the IMF to support reforms in Benin

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has just concluded a financing agreement with the authorities of Benin. This partnership paves the way for a disbursement of 143

Tariffs: Smartphones and computers exempt

Following the near-universal about-face regarding the countries affected by the tariffs, the focus is now on specific exemptions for electronic products. Although Donald Trump previously excluded

Trump suspends tariffs for 90 days

On April 9, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day suspension of tariffs for most U.S. trading partners, reducing these taxes to 10% during this

Customs duties: Escalation between China and the USA

The United States, under President Donald Trump, has decided to impose cumulative tariffs of 104% on Chinese imports starting Wednesday, April 9, 2025. This measure marks

Senegal: The IMF reaffirms its support

The IMF reaffirms its commitment to continue supporting Senegal in the face of current economic challenges. Following his meeting in Dakar with President Diomaye Faye, the

Customs duties: Why is Trump hitting Madagascar so hard?

As part of his global trade war, the American President is imposing particularly high customs duties on Madagascar. Despite its small size, this country and Réunion

Exit from the CFA franc: The Senegalese President presents his options

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the President of Senegal, outlines the path for the possible dissolution of the CFA franc. Three alternatives are being considered to ensure Senegal’s

Customs duties: Does Africa have a solution?

Even before the consequences of US aid cuts are felt in Africa, the US president has caused a new surprise for African economies. In particular, by

Customs duties: Sectors reacting on the stock market

This Thursday, April 3rd, global markets experienced a sharp decline following Donald Trump’s execution of his threat with the introduction of his tariff program. These new

Q1 2025: African startups raise 460 million USD

The African startup ecosystem began 2025 with great enthusiasm, before encountering some challenges in March. In total, the continent’s startups managed to raise 460 million USD

Customs duties imposed by Trump: Countries affected

As part of the introduction of “reciprocal tariffs” on imports from the United States, Donald Trump unveiled the list of countries that will be subject to