Sonko challenges tax breaks for Senegal cement firms, cites major revenue loss
Ousmane Sonko, Prime Minister of Senegal, has accused four major cement producers of benefiting from unjustified tax breaks that have allegedly cost the state 418 […]
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African Energy Chamber Backs Energean-Chevron Angola Oil Deal
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) on March 12, 2026, welcomed Energean’s agreement to acquire Chevron’s stakes in two offshore oil blocks in Angola, describing the […]
Senegal’s Cotton Production Rebounds After Years of Decline
Senegal’s cotton sector is showing signs of recovery after years of declining output since the record 52,000 tonnes produced in 2007. Production has improved over […]
Angola Produces About 35,000 Tonnes of Tilapia Annually
Angola currently produces around 35,000 tonnes of tilapia each year, reflecting the country’s growing investment in aquaculture and efforts to boost domestic fish production. Officials […]
Dangote refinery pledges to prioritise Nigeria’s domestic fuel supply
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery has pledged to prioritise the domestic fuel market in a bid to prevent shortages and cushion the impact of rising global oil […]
Volkswagen Recalls Over 25,000 Polo Vivo Cars in South Africa Amid Safety Alert
Volkswagen Group Africa has initiated a recall of 25,729 Polo Vivo vehicles sold in South Africa between February 2025 and February 2026, following reports of […]
Angola Imports Over 200,000 Tonnes of Chicken Meat
Angola continues to rely heavily on imported poultry to meet domestic demand, with the country bringing in more than 200,000 tonnes of chicken meat in […]
Mauritania and Côte d’Ivoire Sign Livestock Cooperation Deal
Mauritania and Côte d’Ivoire have signed a cooperation protocol aimed at strengthening collaboration in the livestock sector. The agreement was signed on Wednesday in Nouakchott […]
Côte d’Ivoire Slashes Mid-Season Cocoa Price by Over 57% Amid Global Market Collapse
The Government of Côte d’Ivoire has reduced the purchase price of cocoa for the mid-season harvest from 2,800 CFA francs per kilogram to 1,200 CFA […]
Morocco Climbs to 15th Rank in Global Mining Rankings, Second in Africa behind Botswana
Morocco has strengthened its position as one of the world’s most investment-friendly mining destinations, reaching 15th place globally in the Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of […]