New all-time record for gold prices
Gold futures for June 2025 delivery have reached a new all-time high, surpassing $3,500 per ounce on the Comex exchange.As of 03:30 (UTC), gold...
Senegal Signs Agreement with Russia to Develop Its Agri-Food Sector
Russia will supply Senegal with seed batches, assist in the introduction of organic fertilizers, and train agri-food specialists, announced Modou Gueye Seck, advisor to...
In Senegal, Ousmane Sonko takes a strong stand against the CFA Franc
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has reaffirmed his government's commitment to breaking away from the CFA franc, which he considers incompatible with the country's...
Mali strengthens its position in the lithium sector
Mali approves transfer of Bougouni lithium mine exploitation permit, marking a key step toward production launchOn Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the Malian government approved,...
Nigeria seals strategic mining alliance with South Africa
As part of its economic diversification strategy, Nigeria has signed a mining cooperation agreement with South Africa.The announcement was made on Thursday by Nigeria’s...
Economy: IMF approves $129 million in aid to Mali
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the immediate disbursement of $129 million to Mali under the Rapid Credit Facility. This funding will help...
Ghana bans foreigners from artisanal gold market
Starting May 1st, Ghana will prohibit foreigners from operating in the artisanal gold market. The decision, announced by the Ghana Gold Board—the state agency...
Benin: new Board of Directors appointed for the Niger Valley ATDA
Beninese President Patrice Talon has appointed the members of the Board of Directors of the Territorial Agricultural Development Agency (ATDA) for the Niger Valley.The...
Senegal: IMF confirms $7 billion in debt concealed under Macky Sall
In Senegal, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) asserts that between 2019 and 2024, a debt of around $7 billion was concealed by Macky Sall's...
Benin: 450 billion FCFA investment transforms the Port of Cotonou
The Beninese government and its financial partners have devoted more than 450 billion CFA francs (around $746.8 million) in recent years to modernizing the...