African Leaders Advocate for Inclusive AI Growth at Kigali Summit
At the opening of the inaugural Global AI Summit on Africa in Kigali, Rwanda, on Thursday, April 3, African leaders and technology experts emphasized the […]
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Ivory Coast’s Cocoa Harvest Likely to Mirror Last Season’s Levels, Says Minister
Cocoa production in Ivory Coast is expected to remain close to the disappointing levels of the previous season, according to the country’s Agriculture Minister, Adverse […]
France Opens Next Week Cultural Center in Laayoune, Confirming Its Recognition of Moroccanness of Sahara
France will open next week a French Institute in Moroccan Saharan city of Laayoune, sending a strong message to the Algerian regime that French recognition […]
BFA improves Angola’s GDP growth to up to 4.5% in 2024
Banco Fomento Angola (BFA) has raised its growth forecast for Angola’s economy in 2024 to as much as 4.5%, following stronger-than-expected results in the third […]
Angola estimates losses of 151 million euros in sawn timber exports in 2024
The Angolan government reported significant financial losses from the timber industry in 2024, estimating a shortfall of $157.4 million (€151 million) from sawn timber exports. […]
Mozambique’s Central Bank cuts interest rate to 12.75%
The Monetary Policy Committee (CPMO) of the Bank of Mozambique announced on November 27 a reduction in the monetary policy interest rate, known as the […]
Liberia Modernizes Agricultural Data Collection through International Partnership
Liberia has embarked on an ambitious agricultural data modernization program, addressing critical information gaps in remote and weather-affected regions through technical assistance from international organizations. […]
Egypt’s agricultural exports rise by 32% amid expansion of fertile land
Egypt’s agricultural exports saw a 32% increase in the first 10 months of 2024, according to a report from the Ministry of Agriculture and Land […]
Unemployment in Angola improved 0.2 points in the second quarter to 32.3%
The unemployment rate in Angola in the second quarter of this year was 32.3%, an improvement of 0.2 percentage points on the same period last […]
Ghana temporarily suspends grain exports due to lack of rain
On August 27, Ghana’s Ministry of Agriculture announced a temporary ban on the export of cereals, including corn, rice, and soybeans, to ensure domestic supply […]