Togo: New five-year roadmap to combat illicit tobacco trade (2026–2030)
Togo has adopted a new five-year roadmap (2026–2030) to step up the fight against illicit trade in tobacco products. Validated...
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Burkina Faso: ABIPEX and the public-private partnership strengthen the national investment strategy
In Burkina Faso, the decisions adopted in the Council of Ministers on March 26 outline a coherent, almost methodical political...
Ghana aims to raise $600 million for underutilized tree crops
Ghana is seeking to diversify beyond its cocoa dominance. From February 17-20, 2026, the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) is...
US House votes to extend Key Africa trade pact amid geopolitical competition
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 2028,...
Cameroon: Agribusiness, the new foundation for economic growth
In recent years, Cameroon has decisively embarked on transforming its agricultural sector, aiming to shift from basic food and raw...
Gold soars to record high amid geopolitical and economic shifts
The price of gold surged to an unprecedented peak above $4,400 per ounce on Monday, capping a dramatic year where...
USA/ Africa: AGOA set to be extended one more year?
Uncertainty looms over African factories and thousands of jobs as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), a cornerstone U.S....
Togo: Lomé and Yaoundé strengthen cooperation to attract African investment
Since Monday, September 22, 2025, Togo has been hosting a delegation from the Investment Promotion Agency of Cameroon (API-Cameroon). The...
Technology/ Business: TikTok deal nears finish line as US and China negotiate algorithm access
A potential breakthrough in the long-standing TikTok standoff is emerging as U.S. and Chinese officials near a deal that would...
Cooperation/ BAMEX 25: Mali to host inaugural defense expo with strategic turkish partnership
Bamako is set to host the first-ever Bamako Expo (BAMEX 2025), a dedicated defense industry event, from November 11-14, 2025....
