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Côte d’Ivoire: Creation of an agroforestry zone in Sassandra

Côte d’Ivoire faces major environmental challenges, including deforestation. In response to this issue, the Ivorian government recently announced the creation of an agroforestry zone in Sassandra,

Burkina Faso raises 35 billion FCFA on the regional market

Burkina Faso has completed a significant transaction in the regional government securities market by raising 35 billion FCFA (approximately 53 million EUR) through a bond issue.

Côte d’Ivoire: Launch of the First Gender Bond in WAEMU

On March 8, 2025, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, Côte d’Ivoire makes a major announcement in inclusive financing. In particular, by launching the first

Ecological Transition in Côte d’Ivoire: 10% of electric vehicles by 2030

Côte d’Ivoire is firmly committed to an ambitious ecological transition. As part of this initiative, the government has announced its objective of reaching 10% of electric

ECOWAS: Presidents Mahama and Ouattara plead for a return of the AES

On March 5, 2025, at a joint conference in Abidjan, the Presidents of Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, John Dramani Maham and Alassane Ouattara, made a strong

Côte d’Ivoire: Record level of gold production expected in 2025

Côte d’Ivoire is poised to become a major player in the global gold market. According to recent forecasts, gold production in the country is expected to

Nigeria – AWIEF: Growth Accelerator for Women

Nigeria is undergoing an economic transformation and one of the drivers of this evolution is the empowerment of women. The African Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum

S&P Downgrades Senegal’s Credit Rating: Analysis and Implications

On March 2, 2025, the rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) announced a downgrade of Senegal’s credit rating. An event that elicited varied reactions both economically

Côte d’Ivoire: New Mining Permit Awards

Côte d’Ivoire continues to position itself as a key player in the mining sector, with recent exploration permit awards for valuable resources such as gold, nickel

Praia-Dakar-Abidjan Highway: ECOWAS validates the project

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) takes a significant step in regional infrastructure development by validating the Praia-Dakar-Abidjan highway route. This ambitious project aims

Energy Crisis in Mali: Paradox within OMVS

The energy crisis in Mali has become a major concern, not only for the country, but also for the entire West African region. In March 2025,

Kpandji: The 4×4 that is revolutionizing the automotive industry in Côte d’Ivoire

The automotive industry in Côte d’Ivoire is undergoing a major transformation, and a newcomer to the market is attracting attention: the Kpandji. This 4×4, designed to