ECONOMICS
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Africa : Ecobank launches its USD 400 million Eurobond issue on the London Stock Exchange
Ecobank launched its USD 400 million Eurobond issue on the London Stock Exchange on November 20, 2024, marking a strategic…
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Algeria : launch of a direct maritime line with Qatar
To boost trade with Qatar, the national agency for the promotion of foreign trade (ALGEX) announced on November 14, 2024…
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South Africa : unemployment Rate drops to 32.1% in Q3 2024
South Africa’s unemployment rate decreased for the first time this year, dropping to 32.1 per cent in the third quarter,…
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Nigeria : NNPC stops importing petroleum products and supports the Dangote refinery
Nigeria has stopped importing oil. On November 11, 2024, the NNPC announced that it would only source its oil from…
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Nigeria : Okonjo-Iweala, sole candidate for WTO head
The Nigerian Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the sole candidate for Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The unique candidacy of…
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Africa : Afreximbank trains more than 350 experts in trade finance
The seminar on trade finance in Africa, which took place in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, came to a close…
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Africa : authorities aim at reducing air transport costs
With airport taxes and fees generally above average, West Africa is considered as one of the most expensive regions to…
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Cameroon : Port of Douala generated FCFA 14.4 billion in 2023
On 1 November 2024, the Autonomous Port of Douala organised the 4th edition of its Awards, an event that rewards…
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APPO approves the creation of the African Energy Bank
The Council of Ministers of the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO), meeting at its 46th ordinary session in Yaoundé on…
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Africa’s fintech market projected to reach USD 65 Billion by 2030
In an era where technology is reshaping industries, fintech solutions are emerging as pivotal players in Africa’s economic landscape. By…
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