While cryptocurrencies are often used as a shield against inflation, they are viewed more positively in developing countries than in developed ones. However, market volatility and the prevalence of ...

Ending the trade preference program, which has consistently enjoyed bipartisan support in the U.S. Congress, seems unlikely. However, the next U.S. administration may choose to expand or restrict the ...

Sarama Resources has initiated arbitration proceedings against Burkina Faso, claiming $115 million in damages following the withdrawal of its mining permit. The dispute traces back to 2023 when the ...

Lithium prices significantly dropped over the past two years, due to a slower demand and oversupply. However, the long-term outlook for lithium producers remains optimistic, with projections ...

Mozambique has been engulfed in deadly protests since October 2024, triggered by the ruling party's victory in the recent presidential election. This post-election turmoil is compelling companies to ...

Benin’s public debt is mostly external, totaling $7.8 billion, while domestic debt is $3.13 billion. These represent 37.7% and 15.2% of the country’s GDP, according to the CAGD. As of Sept, Benin's ...

The difference in interest rates between Nigeria and WAEMU countries reflects how investors view their sovereign risk and economic stability. This highlights the ongoing weaknesses in Nigeria’s ...

In FY 2024, the United States contributed nearly $6.6 billion in humanitarian aid to sub-Saharan Africa. During his visit to Angola on 3, President Joe Biden (pictured) announced over $1 billion in ...

Diaspora remittances accounted for 25% of Zimbabwe's total foreign currency earnings between January and Sept. Remittances from Zimbabweans living abroad reached $1.9 billion between January and Sept, ...

Bridging this funding gap is crucial for the country, which will need to create up to 130 million jobs over the next 20 years. Contributing 90% of job opportunities, MSMEs are the key to achieving ...

The BCEAO said it will keep taking the necessary steps to maintain monetary and financial stability in WAEMU while also supporting economic growth. Although there were no rate hikes this year, the ...

In recent years, Côte d’Ivoire has attracted numerous investments in the extractive sector. At the first edition of SIREXE, the country secured several partnerships to boost the growth of this sector.