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The World Bank Group, through the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is launching a new $6 billion mechanism aimed at strengthening…

Khalid Alabbadan has been appointed regional director of the Moroccan office of Ghana Reinsurance PLC. A seasoned professional in the…

In a diplomatic standoff highlighting the new practices of the Trump administration in international aid, Zambia has just refused to…

Appointed on February 23, 2026 by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, and officially installed in his position two days later by Prime…...

South African insurer Santam has announced the appointment of Nico Conradie as Chief Executive Officer of Santam Re, its reinsurance…

The board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved, during its meeting on February 25, the fifth and sixth reviews…

Cameroonian Ernest Pouhe, managing director of Attijari Securities Central Africa (ASCA), was elected president of the Association of Central African…...

In Cameroon, in 2025, the government has accumulated more than 200 days to pay suppliers’ invoices, after 120 days in…

Since the announcement in early January of Abebe Aemro Selassie’s retirement as director of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Africa…...

The Guardians of the Revolution, an Iranian paramilitary militia, announced on Saturday, February 28, that the Strait of Hormuz is…...

The States of the West African Economic and Monetary Union are preparing to seek the market for an amount of…

The Commercial Court of Dakar ruled on Thursday, February 26, in favor of Credit du Senegal SA in the dispute…...

The Burkinabe government adopted, on February 26, 2026, during a Council of Ministers meeting, a decree establishing a Technical Secretariat…...

Sonangol, the Angolan national oil company, announced on Wednesday that it is in discussions with Chinese financial entities to obtain…...

KPMG, an international professional services firm (audit, advisory, and taxation), has appointed Nigerian Tola Adeyemi as the Chief Executive Officer…...

In this exclusive interview granted to Financial Afrik on February 12th, Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, former Prime Minister of Gabon, provides a…

Investors operating in the West African Monetary Union (UEMOA) financial market have allocated an amount of 65.999 billion CFA francs…...

From 16 February to 21 March 2026, Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Congo is launching a major training program aimed at strengthening the technical skills of its operational teams. The company has called on heavy lifting and handling experts from elsewhere to provide refresher training and CACES® R483 certification – Mobile Cranes category – for 21 crane operators and 2 lifting supervisors.   For five weeks, highly qualified instructors equipped with the most advanced teaching methodologies will deliver an intensive program combining in-depth theoretical courses (regulations, safety, risk analysis, lifting technologies) and practical workshops on mobile cranes. These workshops include complex manoeuvres, load lifting, stabilisation, critical situation prevention and first-level maintenance. The training will be validated by official CACES® assessments leading to the award of R483 certification.   ‘Bringing certified trainers to Congo is a strategic choice that allows us to offer our employees the highest international training standards. It also demonstrates our deep commitment to supporting our employees’ skills development. Certifications enhance the quality of service we deliver to our customers by meeting the most demanding standards in the industry,’ says Mazen HABIB, Director of Operations at Africa Global Logistics Congo.   Africa Global Logistics Congo considers training to be a key pillar in supporting our employees, the quality…

Ecobank and Hub2 Expand Digital Payments Access to 200 Million Mobile Wallet Users in Francophone Africa LOMÉ, Togo — February…

Mauritania has officially announced the candidacy of its representative to take the helm of the International Organization of La Francophonie…

“As cyber threats become more sophisticated and digital sovereignty emerges as a strategic issue for Africa, PwC has chosen Casablanca…

Very critical of the attitude of French banks in Africa, which have all abandoned this continent in recent years, Emmanuel…...

President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar (PRRM) following a coup that brought him to power last October…...

By Loïc MPanjo Essembe On March 13, 2026, Senegal will have to honor €333.3 million — equivalent to 219 billion…

The Central Bank of the DRC and DRC Gold signed a strategic partnership on February 19, 2026 in Kinshasa in…

Return to power in early 2024, Donald Trump has never shown any appetite for Africa. The 47th President of the…...

Hermann Nzi, CEO of Optimus Assurances, shares his insights on the current dynamics of the insurance market. In an environment…

At the end of an auction of Treasury Bills (BAT) with a maturity of 364 days as well as Treasury…...

New strategic step for Egis on the continent. The international group specializing in engineering and infrastructure operation, present in Africa…...

Libreville, February 20, 2026 – The credibility of a state or organization is no longer proclaimed: it is measured. This…