In September 2024, a stronger food supply, especially in coastal countries, helped slow down rising food prices. Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, and Togo were among the WAEMU nations that saw inflation ease.

Tunisia’s government is planning a state budget of over $25 billion for 2025, with an economic growth target of 3.2%. The forecast relies on an estimated Brent crude oil price of $77.4 per barrel to ...

The deployment of submarine cables enhances high-speed connectivity. This infrastructure is pivotal for the development of smart cities, digital governance, and expanding tech ecosystems across the ...

The World Bank warns that without new climate adaptation measures, Senegal could experience annual GDP losses of up to 9.4% by 2050 due to climate-related disasters. Senegal could see a 2% boost in ...

With over 90% of businesses in Africa’s food sector being micro, small, or medium enterprises (MSMEs), the report highlights the need to promote economies of scale and shared production tools. This ...

West Africa is the leading region for powdered milk imports in Africa. While demand for dairy products is growing in the area, developing local dairy industries remains a significant challenge. In ...

Nigeria is facing economic challenges driven by inflation and the devaluation of its currency, the naira. Economic growth has struggled to keep up with a fast-growing population, which has deepened ...

Kenya’s digital landscape is poised for continued expansion, with a focus on improving digital access across both urban and rural regions. Addressing infrastructure constraints and maintaining ...

The funds will primarily go toward settling loans provided by Ethiopia’s largest bank to several state-owned companies, including Ethiopia Electric Power, Ethiopian Sugar Corp, and Ethiopia Railway ...

(Ecofin Agency) - The global online gambling market has been expanding rapidly for several years, transforming gaming habits worldwide. Despite socio-economic challenges, Africa is a promising ground ...

In Côte d'Ivoire, the middle class's taste for wine shows no signs of slowing down. In this West African nation, one of the continent's fastest-growing economies, demand for the beverage keeps rising ...

As Africa increasingly embraces digitalization, Ethiopia shows promising prospects for its digital economy, which analysts expect to grow significantly, positively impacting its GDP. Ethiopia's ...