Côte d’Ivoire makes producer cards mandatory as cocoa season opens
Côte d’Ivoire opened its main cocoa marketing season on Tuesday, September 1, alongside the introduction of a mandatory producer card under the country’s national traceability […]
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South Africa announces sharp fuel price increases from September 2
South Africa’s Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has announced increases in the prices of all fuel products from Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Both 93 […]
Senegalese Firms Face Financing and Standards Hurdles Despite China’s Zero-Tariff Policy
China’s zero-tariff policy is creating new opportunities for Senegalese exporters, but businesses continue to face financing, production, certification and market-access challenges. Former Senegalese Economy Minister […]
Niger Announces $1.9 Billion Refinery Construction Project
On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the Nigerien government signed an agreement with the Canadian company “ZIMAR GROUP” for the construction of a conventional refinery and […]
Ramaphosa: R1tn infrastructure programme must drive South Africa’s industrial revival
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said the country’s massive infrastructure investment programme must be used to rebuild its industrial base, expand manufacturing, develop skills […]
Burkina Faso raises diesel price
Burkina Faso has increased the price of diesel from 675 to 750 CFA francs (about US$1.32) per litre, effective Monday, August 10, in response to […]
Low-Cost Airlines Reshape Morocco’s Tourism Model as Kingdom Eyes 20 Million Visitors
Low-cost carriers have become the central engine of Morocco’s tourism boom over the past decade, democratizing access to the kingdom’s skies and reshaping the geography […]
DRC bans copper and cobalt concentrate exports to boost local processing
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has banned the export of copper and cobalt concentrates as part of a major policy shift aimed at promoting […]
Tanzania, Uganda sign deal to develop Tanga into regional energy hub
Tanzania and Uganda have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop the northeastern Tanzanian port city of Tanga into a regional energy hub. The […]
Angola Parliament approves tax incentives for six oil blocks to boost investment
Angola’s National Assembly has approved on Thursday the granting of tax incentives to six oil blocks as part of efforts to attract investment and support […]