Burkina Faso bets on gradual formalization to bring its informal economy into the tax net
The informal economy sits at the heart of Burkina Faso’s economic life. It employs more than 89% of the working population and accounts for roughly 30% of gross domestic product, according to the figures cited. Bringing it into the formal system step by…
Bahrain’s crown Prince pitches economic resilience as first line of defense
The context lends the meeting particular gravity. In the first quarter of 2026, Iranian attacks directly struck Bahrain’s economy: real GDP contracted 3.8% year-on-year, the oil sector shrank 37.2% due to restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, and…
Togo: the government is driving a polycentric industrial revolution at the heart of the regions
The Togolese State is taking a decisive strategic step in restructuring its national economic architecture. Through the adoption of a bill modernizing the special economic zones regime, the Council of Ministers is laying the foundations for an ambitious…
Bahrain – Africa: Discreet but methodical economic diplomacy
While attention is often focused on the major powers of the Gulf, Bahrain is patiently building a network of trade and development cooperation with the African continent. Behind this strategy is one man: Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad…
Senegal: Washington wants to speed up debt restructuring to prove the effectiveness of the G20 mechanism
The United States wants Senegal’s debt restructuring to be completed in less than a year. This objective was put forward at the end of last week by Erin Browne, US Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs, on the sidelines of…
Market Returns, a City Revives: El Fasher Restarts Its Livestock Trade
On Friday, September 25, El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State, witnessed a major economic and social event: the reopening of its livestock market. This reopening represents a crucial step in the city’s recovery and a symbol of hope, reflecting…
Nigeria: Aliko Dangote revolutionizes women’s financial inclusion
At the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, the announcement is striking for its social and economic significance. Aliko Dangote, Group Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, is opening the capital of his oil jewel to two million vulnerable…
Togo-Russia: Lomé hosts the first intergovernmental joint commission to monitor the partnership.
From September 29 to October 1, 2026, Lomé will host the first meeting of the intergovernmental joint monitoring commission of the partnership agreement between Togo and Russia. This meeting marks a decisive step in the rapprochement between the two…
Sudan: Towards an autonomous regional economic space under the impetus of the Tasis
In war-torn Sudan, the Government of Peace and Unity (Tasis) is taking on the mammoth task of rebuilding a functioning economy in areas under its control, outside the orbit of Port Sudan. At the head of this initiative, the Minister of Trade Mohamed…
Botswana: President Duma Boko and his commitment to a historic judicial reform to strengthen the rule of law
Botswana’s President Duma Boko has made judicial reform a central pillar of his governance. During his State of the Nation address, he stressed that judicial reforms, as well as forensic audits or educational innovation, reflect the country’s…
Mozambique: President Chapo’s business diplomacy strikes a blow with the giant MeTL
Maputo set a political tempo of formidable efficiency. President Daniel Chapo’s audience with Tanzanian tycoon Mohammed Dewji sets the tone for a presidency in full control of its agenda. The announcement is striking: $250 million in direct…
Burkina Faso: Local cotton processing, a lever for industrial sovereignty
Burkina Faso, one of the cotton producers in Africa, is taking a decisive step forward in the development of its « white gold ». After decades during which almost all fiber was exported in its raw state, the country is resolutely committed to local…
Daniel Chapo places tax reform at the heart of Mozambique’s transformation
President Daniel Chapo has placed tax reform at the core of his strategy to transform Mozambique and reduce the inequalities that weaken the country. For the Head of State, tax justice is not merely a technical matter; it is the essential condition for…
Sudan’s trade Minister discusses export development with Kordofan regional officials
The Minister of Commerce, Professor Muhammad Ismail (Arkan), held discussions on trade affairs and export development with a delegation from the Office of the Governor of Kordofan Region, led by Engineer Muhammad Yahya Ahmed, Executive Director of the…
Sudan/ Building a productive federal economy: TASIS’s three-pillar strategy
Political and civil stability is inseparable from the daily lives of Sudanese citizens. Structural crises often worsen when the economy is paralyzed and production comes to a halt. In this context, the « Founding Government » proposes a comprehensive…
World Bank approves $140 Million additional funding for Senegal’s agricultural connectivity project, boosting total to $470.8 Million
The World Bank’s approval of an additional $140 million in financing for Senegal, backed by a state contribution of $2 million, propels the overall budget of the Agricultural Production Zones Connectivity Project (PCZA) to $470.8 million. This…
South Africa opens foot-and-mouth vaccine market to private sector
South Africa’s government has finally bowed to pressure from farmers and business groups. On July 10, it authorized the private sector to import, distribute, and administer foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines. This marks a significant shift in…
De Beers halts South Africa’s Venetia Mine for two years as diamond market slumps
De Beers has announced a two-year production halt at its Venetia mine in South Africa, effective immediately. The decision comes as the global diamond market continues to struggle, forcing the mining giant to prioritize cost-cutting and operational…
EU strikes at Sudan’s “Blood Gold” to cut war funding
The European Union has officially banned the purchase, import, and transfer of Sudanese gold. Why? Because this lucrative trade has become a primary fuel for the country’s devastating civil war, which first erupted back in April 2023. Since then, the…
Gabon ends EU fishing partnership after 19 years
Gabon has decided not to renew its fishing partnership agreement with the European Union. The accord expired on 29 June 2026 after nineteen years of imple