The Burkinabe government has successfully secured 35 billion CFA francs through a financing operation managed by the UMOA-Titres Agency, achieving a coverage rate of 130.04%. Total bids amounted to 45.51 billion CFA francs, highlighting strong investor interest. Out of this, 38.5 billion CFA francs were accepted, representing an absorption rate of 84.59%, reflecting financial market…
The governments of Mali and Niger are increasing pressure on Chinese investors operating in their extractive industries, demanding stricter regulations and a fairer distribution of economic benefits. In Mali, authorities are taking action against illegal mining involving Chinese nationals. Prime Minister General Abdoulaye Maïga summoned Chinese Ambassador Chen Zhihong on March 25 for discussions with…
Parliament in Ghana has approved the repeal of the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy) following the passage of the Electronic Transaction Levy (Repeal) Bill, 2025, on Wednesday, March 26. The E-Levy, introduced in March 2022 under the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, was imposed on electronic transactions such as mobile money and bank transfers. Initially…
Malian authorities have taken a strong stance against illegal gold mining, urging an immediate end to all unauthorized activities, including those involving Chinese nationals. During a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Chen Zhihong, Prime Minister General Abdoulaye Maïga condemned the widespread involvement of Chinese miners in illegal operations from 2021 to 2025. The meeting was attended…
Niger’s transitional leader, Abdourahamane Tiani, was officially sworn in today as the country’s president, marking the start of a five-year transitional period under a new charter, replacing the existing constitution. This move effectively dismisses efforts by the regional bloc ECOWAS to expedite a return to democratic rule following the military coup in June 2023. According…
