Africa’s intra-continental trade to reach $230 billion in 2026
Long confined to the periphery of global value chains, Africa is poised to cross a major psychological and structural threshold...
ECONOMY
Burkina Faso: Rigorous monitoring – the secret driving force behind the economic revolution
For too long, Burkina Faso was the scene of orphaned infrastructure inaugurated under spotlights only to be abandoned to the...
Mali: With local rice unsold, the Malian government is buying 26,030 tonnes to stabilise the market
In Mali, rice is among the main cereals grown and consumed, along with maize. However, faced with competition from imported...
Burkina Faso: The fisheries initiative at the heart of the self-sufficiency strategy
At Samendéni, actions speak louder than words. The fourth harvest of fish from floating cages marks a tangible break with...
Burkina Faso: One year of the RPP – transforming cotton for endogenous development
For the past year, under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso has experienced a Popular Progressive Revolution (RPP)...
Burkina Faso: Trade surplus soars to 928 billion
The figures have just been released. And they are telling. In the fourth quarter of 2025, Burkina Faso's trade balance...
BOAD approves 50 billion FCFA to boost Burkina Faso’s cotton sector
Ouagadougou – The West African Development Bank (BOAD) has approved a 50 billion FCFA ($88.2 million) financing package for Burkina...
Burkina Faso/Patriotic support Fund: Three years of endogenous security and development
Three years after its creation, the Patriotic Support Fund (FSP) has evolved from a financing mechanism into the cornerstone of...
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...
Burkina Faso: At the heart of the 3rd JEPPC, Captain Ibrahim Traoré breaks the chains of food imperialism
The gesture seems ordinary, almost hidden behind the routine of meals. Yet, by opening the third edition of the National...
