Economy

On Monday, the French group Whole confirmed the closure of its large gasoline venture in northeastern Mozambique. This outbreak comes after a jihadist assault in early April. The hydrocarbon large stated in an announcement that they declared a "power majeure" scenario. It is a technique to defend your self from potential authorized motion. Whole subsequently makes use of the authorized time period "power majeure" as a consequence of the distinctive circumstances created by newest jihadist assault, at the tip of March 2020…

For a number of weeks, cities within the jap DRC have been shaken by demonstrations in opposition to armed violence. Beni, Kasindi and Butembo are probably the most affected. Along with the demonstrations, since April 5, actions have slowed down. The most important shops are struggling to open. This is very the case in Butembo, the biggest purchasing mall within the area.…

In Libya, the National Petroleum Company declared a state of force majeure following an interruption in production and exports at one of the most important oil terminals in the eastern country. This time it is not the consequence of furious battles or strikes, but the lack of budget that upsets the insurgents of the oil sites.…

Financially, Idriss Déby will not go into the history of his country as a great builder, nor a development architect. His country is at the bottom of the world rankings for development. The oil rent that started in 2003 has hardly helped the population. 187 out of 189 countries, this is Chad's position in the UN ranking for…

For six months, the price of fertilizer has risen. As a result, some farmers are being forced to reduce their use on the African continent. A trend that will not be without consequences. West African farmers are the big losers in the fertilizer market this year. Prices have reached their peak. And some operators are in…

In a report published last year, the World Bank predicted a 23% reduction in remittance rates due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the employment of migrant workers. In Mali, diaspora money officially and according to the latest available figures represents more than 5% of the country's GDP. as reported from Bamako,…

The Minister for Foreign Trade and Attractiveness of France, Franck Riester, traveled to Nigeria from Monday 12 April to Wednesday 14 April, in particular to prepare for the May 18 Summit on Financing the African Economy and the Africa Summit - France from Montpellier, scheduled for July. After an exchange in Abuja with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the Nigerian Governors' Forum, he went to Lagos on…

The Senegalese film industry has undergone a renaissance over the past ten years. The sector is becoming more professional and developing its apprenticeship courses. In 2013, producer Oumar Sall launched Upcourt-métrages, a ten-month training in film and production professions. The fourth campaign has just presented its work, six short films.…

The solidarity economy every day in Mali, it is this company that sets up food kiosks in the city of Ségou. Frills. They serve froufrou fritters and millet groats cheaply. Local food, short circuits and, above all, prices aimed at combating the hunger that is affecting more and more residents of Ségou. Abidjan, Ivory Coast,…

Trafficking in counterfeit medicines in Africa has increased, especially since the 1980s. On 17 and 18 February 2020, the Lomé Declaration obliged seven countries on the continent to impose criminal sanctions to criminalize trafficking in human beings for substandard and counterfeit medicines. Last week, this topic was at the center of an online debate, initiated by the associations Les Afriques vous…