Solarcentury has launched the first 25 MW phase of the Mailo solar project. Electricity is now sold on the Southern African Power Pool without a PPA. The plant is set to reach 118 MW, with 500 MW more ...

A new bilateral commission will oversee energy, education, and security projects. The initiative follows President Traoré’s visit to Russia in May 2025. Trade reached $753.5 million in 2024 and is ...

Credit stress rose as NPLs hit 14.3% by Nov 2024, driven by BEAC's rate hike to 6.75%. Concentration in top banks (54% assets) holds 75% of bad loans, with deposits shifting to cash hoarding. A $550 ...

MSC to launch Iroko service on Sept 10, directly linking China, Singapore, and West Africa. Route reduces transshipment, cutting transit times to ports like Pointe-Noire and Lagos. Part of MSC's ...

The government of Côte d’Ivoire will allocate CFA25.3 billion (about $44 million) to support its cotton sector in the 2025/2026 season, Agriculture Minister Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani announced on July ...

NDPHC aims to commercialize 200 MW from idle plants, pending regulator approval. Nigeria generates only 4,000-6,000 MW despite 14,000 MW installed capacity. Poor coordination and delays block power ...