Author: ISSOUF KAMAGATE

Guinea reached a historic milestone this weekend by officially reclaiming its seat within the African Union (AU). This reintegration marks the end of a suspension that had lasted for nearly five years, following the military coup in September 2021 that overthrew President Alpha Condé. The decision, taken by the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) through a statement released on January 25, 2025, symbolizes the international recognition of the country’s gradual return to the community of sovereign nations on the continent. The key factor in this diplomatic resolution lies in the holding of the presidential election in December 2025, which…

On Monday, January 26, 2026, the Secretary General of the presidency, Masséré Touré, released an official statement announcing a strategic reorganization within the executive branch. President Alassane Ouattara made a series of key appointments, integrating former ministers and prominent political figures into advisory and cabinet director positions. This movement aims to strengthen the state apparatus by relying on the technical and political experience of executives who have previously served in the government. The circle of influence around the head of state is strengthened by the integration of high-ranking profiles, including Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani, Ahoussou Kouadio Jeannot, Laurent Tchagba, and Bouaké…

The South African Supreme Court of Appeal issued a decisive ruling on January 23, 2026, in favor of Makaziwe Mandela, the eldest daughter of the renowned anti-apartheid leader, ending a prolonged dispute with the National Heritage Agency (SAHRA). This decision now allows the sale and export of 70 personal items that belonged to Nelson Mandela....

Reappointed in his functions by President Alassane Ouattara, Ivorian Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé unveiled, on Friday, January 23, the list of his government team mainly composed of members of the outgoing executive. In detail, the new government consists of 34 members, including 30 full ministers and four deputy ministers. Four outgoing ministers are Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani, Léon Kakou Adom, Bouaké Fofana, and Laurent Tchagba. Five new personalities are entering the government: Hien Yacouba Sié, Djibril Ouattara, Abou Bamba, Jean-Louis Moulot, and Bernard Kini Comoé. Thus, the following are appointed: – Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Defense: Téné Birahima Ouattara…

The ministerial reshuffle carried out on January 23, 2026 under the leadership of Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé marks a strategic step in the governance of the State. This cabinet, characterized by continuity at the top, maintains key ministerial positions while refining the executive hierarchy. The overall architecture relies on a Vice Prime Minister, Téné...

Coca-Cola group announced the upcoming launch of a new production unit located in Alexandria. The project was officially announced during a strategic meeting at the World Economic Forum between the Egyptian Ministers of Finance and Investment and senior executives of Coca-Cola HBC, on Wednesday, January 21 at the Davos Economic Forum in Switzerland. This new...

By way of a statement read this Wednesday, January 21 on the national television (RTI) by the Secretary General of the Presidency, Masséré Touré-Koné, President Alassane Ouattara officially appointed Robert Beugré Mambé as Prime Minister. As soon as the appointment was made public, the President instructed the Prime Minister to submit a new government team as soon as possible. This directive highlights the urgency of the challenges to be met and the need for the executive branch to quickly get organized. Robert Beugré Mambé, who had already formed a government of 33 members during his first term in October 2023,…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is showing renewed optimism for the Egyptian economy, raising its growth forecast to 5.4% for the 2027 fiscal year, according to an announcement made on January 19, 2026. This revision of 0.7 percentage points compared to the October estimates reflects an improvement in national macroeconomic indicators. Already, for the 2026...

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the Abidjan-Plateau hemicycle marked the beginning of the 3rd legislature of the 3rd Republic with the election of Patrick Achi as President of the National Assembly. The candidate of the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP), the former Prime Minister won a clear victory: out of 253 voters...

Equatorial Guinea is embarking on a structural transition with the official proclamation of Ciudad de la Paz, capital of the Djibloho province in the eastern part of the country, as the new capital of the State. This historic decision, formalized on January 2, 2026 during a solemn ceremony at the seat of the Presidency of...

The Nigerian federal government has canceled a substantial portion of the debts inherited from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) to the Federation account. This operation amounts to approximately $1.42 billion US dollars and 5.570 trillion nairas, following a reconciliation exercise validated by President Bola Tinubu. The decision is formalized in a regulatory document prepared by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and presented at the November meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). It concerns the clearance of long-standing balances, particularly related to crude oil liftings, production sharing contracts, and joint venture royalties, up to the…

The Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) officially released the results of the legislative elections held on Saturday, December 27, this Monday, December 29. In the end, Alassane Ouattara’s Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP), who was re-elected last October with nearly 90% of the votes as the head of Ivory Coast, emerged victorious with...

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) officially signed a $22 million financing agreement on Sunday, December 28th. This grant aims to fund the construction of Egypt’s first diving support vessel, intended to strengthen maritime security and rescue capabilities along the Suez Canal, according to information provided by the Authority....

In its 2025 country report on Ivory Coast entitled “Making the most of Ivory Coast’s capital to promote its development”, the African Development Bank (AfDB) reveals that the country has joined the category of countries with a medium Human Development Index (HDI), reaching a score of 0.582 in 2023, a clear progression compared to 2022...

In its 2025 country report on Ivory Coast entitled “Harnessing Ivory Coast’s Capital for Development”, the African Development Bank (AfDB) reveals that the country has entered the category of countries with a medium Human Development Index (HDI), reaching a score of 0.582 in 2023, a significant increase compared to 2022 (0.565). According to the report...

Ghanaian company Cybele Energy has officially strengthened its international presence by signing a production sharing agreement (PSA) for block S7 in Guyana, a first for an African operator in the country’s offshore basin. This development positions the company, led by Beatrice Jones-Mensah Tayui, as the first operator company led by an African woman in this...

On the occasion of the admission of Senegal’s four bond issues to the Regional Stock Exchange (BRVM) on Tuesday, December 9, the Senegalese Minister of Public Debt, Alioune Diouf, indicated that the country is engaged in advanced discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the establishment of a new program. This program aims to...

The four bonds issued by the State of Senegal were officially listed on the Regional Stock Exchange (BRVM) on Tuesday, December 9, marking an important milestone for the integration and credibility of the regional financial market. The Director General of the BRVM emphasized during the ceremony that “the BRVM market has established itself as a...

The first phase of the operation to inventory the State’s real estate assets has identified and digitized 28,187 real estate properties as of August 31, 2025. The information was provided by the Minister of Communication and Government Spokesperson, Amadou Coulibaly, following the Council of Ministers meeting on December 3, 2025, held at the Presidential Palace....

The loan agreement No. 2025038/PR CI 2025 22 00, concluded on August 28, 2025 between the West African Development Bank (BOAD) and the Republic of Ivory Coast, for the partial financing of the project to build 4,300 social and economic housing units, was ratified by the Ivorian government, which announced it on December 3, 2025,...

Angola is reaching a strategic milestone in the development of its gas industry with the inauguration of its first national gas project not associated with Soyo, in the northern part of the country. This official commissioning, marked by the opening of the New Gas Consortium (NGC) processing plant, is the result of a $4 billion...

The board of directors of the General Confederation of Ivorian Enterprises (CGECI), meeting in an elective session on November 20, 2025, reappointed Ahmed Cissé as the president of the Ivorian employers’ organization for a second five-year term. This reappointment follows on from a first term initiated in 2023, widely praised for its structural results and...

In its weekly report dated November 15, Ehab Wassef, President of the Gold and Precious Metals Division of the Egyptian Industries Federation, noted significant fluctuations in the local gold market over the past week. Despite notable gains in recent days, a significant portion of these increases was erased during the last session, reflecting the persistent...

Standard & Poor’s (S&P) announced on November 7, 2025, the upgrade of Ghana’s sovereign rating to “B-/B” with stable outlook, marking the end of over two years of degraded speculative rating (“CCC+/C”). This decision, motivated by macroeconomic stabilization and fiscal recovery, confirms the turnaround of a country that is just emerging from a severe debt...

Standard Bank, Africa’s leading financial institution in terms of assets, has announced the official opening of its representative office in Egypt, marking a strategic step in its regional expansion and commitment to the economic integration of the continent. The inauguration, scheduled in Cairo on November 12, 2025, symbolizes the group’s desire to strengthen intra-African financial...

Facing the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Mali, the African Union (AU) has called on the international community to provide a coordinated and concerted response. In a statement released on Sunday, November 9, the President of the AU Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expressed his “deep concern” over the increasing terrorist attacks in the country. These...

Thirteen officials of the African People’s Party-Ivory Coast (PPA-CI), a political party of former president Laurent Gbagbo, have been summoned by the police for questioning on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. According to a source close to the case, these summons come in the wake of an investigation opened following the prohibited demonstration on October 11th....

The outgoing president of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara, won the presidential election on October 25, 2025 in the first round with 89.77% of the votes, according to provisional results announced on October 27 by the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI). The election, which saw a voter turnout of 50.10% out of a total of 8.7 million...

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has announced the removal of Nigeria from its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, commonly known as the grey list, following a positive evaluation of the reforms implemented by the country. This decision comes after a two-year reform program coordinated by the federal government and carried out as part...

During the third quarter of 2025, the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) of Ivory Coast mobilized around $2.08 billion, representing 96.8% of the quarterly target set at $2.15 billion, a gap of 3.2%. In the same period in 2024, revenues amounted to $1.63 billion, reflecting a 32% increase in forecasts and an actual increase of...