West Africa
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Ghana: Terra Industries launches “Pax-2” drone factory in Accra to expand regional production capacity
Nigeria-based Terra Industries, specializing in drones and autonomous defence systems, announced on 19 April 2026 the construction of a manufacturing…
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WAEMU: CFA 1.7 billion approved to boost private sector competitiveness
On April 15, 2026, the Board of the Fonds africain de développement approved a CFA 1.7 billion grant, equivalent to about $2.8…
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Benin: Romuald Wadagni elected president with 94.05% on April 14, 2026
According to provisional results released on April 14, 2026 by the Commission Électorale Nationale Autonome, Romuald Wadagni won the presidential election with 94.05%…
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West Africa: EBID adopts 2026–2030 strategy to scale regional investments
Meeting in Accra on April 8, 2026, the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development approved a new five-year strategy to…
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ECOWAS: agreement with IMF to strengthen economic governance
The ECOWAS and the International Monetary Fund signed a memorandum of understanding on March 27 in Abuja to enhance macroeconomic…
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Ghana : Cocoa Price Hike for 2025/26 Season
Ghana, the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, announced on Thursday, 3 September 2025, a 12.3% increase in the price paid to…
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Fintech : PayCard launches international money transfers with Thunes
Guinean fintech PayCard has launched an international money-transfer service in partnership with Thunes. Available 24/7 through the mobile app, users can now send…
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Gozem : $30 million to boost Its expansion in francophone Africa
Gozem raised $30 million in its Series B round, including $15 million in equity and $15 million in debt, led…
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EIB : investment in IPAE 3 Fund to support african enterprises
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has invested $15.7 million in the IPAE 3 fund, managed by Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P).…
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BOAD : 560 million dollars for regional development projects
During its 114th board meeting, BOAD secured 560 million dollars (337 billion FCFA) for key projects in West Africa. KfW…
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