Tag: Economy Africa
reunification of the country’s central bank
The Central Bank of Libya, separated into two branches since 2014, announced Sunday, August 20, its reunification. The governor and his deputy signed a press release and say they are…
North Africa, main exporter of green hydrogen in 2050?
The emergence of green hydrogen, i.e. produced from water and renewable energies, capable of reshaping the global energy landscape by 2030 “. At least that’s what a Deloitte report predicts.…
A 15th United States-Africa business summit to revitalize trade with the continent
The capital of Botswana, Gaborone, hosts until Friday the 15th “ US-Africa Business Summit », a business summit between the United States and Africa. On the program, exchanges between political…
first and timid realization of the African continental free trade area
In Cameroon, the upper deep port of Kribi, in the south of the country, welcomes a boat loaded with cargo under the “Zlecaf” regime. This cargo of resin from Tunisia…
opposition wants to continue inflation protests despite ban
In Kenya, the protest continues. After the demonstration on Monday March 20, the opponent Raila Odinga called for a new rally on Monday March 27 against the high cost of…
In Togo, President Bazoum stopped at the port of Lomé, an essential cog in Niger’s trade
Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum has completed his 48-hour working visit to Lomé. During this essentially economic trip, Mohamed Bazoum visited the facilities of the autonomous port of Lomé, one of…
“The French government is not there to denounce private projects”
On February 21, 2023, Dar es salaam gave its final go-ahead to the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), a controversial project to link Uganda’s Lake Albert fields to the…
sharp rise in consumer prices for households
In Madagascar, consumer prices for households increased by 10.8% between November 2021 and November 2022. A “ galloping inflation », say the economists of the National Institute of Statistics, which…
shortages of banknotes invite themselves into the presidential campaign
Could the lack of cash derail the presidential election to be held on February 25 in the country? With our correspondent in Lagos, Liza Fabbian Endless queues and untraceable banknotes,…
cash withdrawal restrictions come into effect
From this Monday, January 9, Nigerians will only be able to withdraw 20,000 naira per day (42 euros), up to a limit of 500,000 naira per week (around 1,050 euros).…