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Nigeria, Gabon Move to Deepen Diplomatic, Economic Relations

This Day · June 28, 2025

Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu yesterday played host to his Gabonese counterpart, President Brice Oligui Nguema, at the State House in Abuja, as the two leaders held talks aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and deepening...

Tinubu Meets Gabonese President Nguema

Arise News · June 27, 2025

President Bola Tinubu on Friday played host to his Gabonese counterpart, President Brice Oligui Nguema at the State House in Abuja, as the two leaders held talks aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and deepening economic cooperation...

Nigeria, Gabon Strengthen Bilateral Ties As Tinubu, Nguema Meet At Aso Villa

The Will · June 27, 2025

June 27, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu has met with his Gabonese counterpart, Brice Oligui Nguema, at the State House in Abuja. The strategic meeting, held behind closed doors, focused on strengthening diplomatic relations and economic...

AI drones lead breakthrough against malaria in Africa [Business Africa]

Africanews · June 26, 2025

This week on Business Africa: AI-powered drones target mosquito breeding sites to fight malaria; in Abuja, African sovereign wealth funds organize to finance the continent’s infrastructure; and in Niger, the recent ban on livestock exports has hit...

Gabon: Libreville ends decade-long water crisis with new station

ESI Africa · June 20, 2025

A new drinking water pumping station in Libreville, the capital city of Gabon, has ended a decade long struggle to ensure a stable and clean supply for tens of thousands of people. This past week, Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema and...

Maroc Telecom raises $330 million in bond issuance on local market

ETTelecom.com · June 25, 2025

RABAT: Maroc Telecom, Morocco's largest telecoms operator, has raised 3 billion dirhams ($330 million) in its first private bond issuance on the domestic market, it said on Tuesday. The bond, with a two-year maturity and bullet repayment, was...

US business leaders need to understand the opportunities in doing business with Africa – Senior State Dept Bureau Official

3News.com · June 24, 2025

US business leaders need to understand the opportunities in doing business with Africa, Senior State Department Bureau Official, Troy Fitrell, has said. Responding to the call for deeper engagement, U.S. officials acknowledged Africa’s growing...

Mauritania’s president to attend Trump’s Africa mini-summit with Sahara diplomacy in view

Hespress · July 6, 2025

Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani will travel to Washington next Tuesday to take part in a mini-summit hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump on July 9 at the White House. The meeting will bring together leaders from...

First congress of forest basin leaders results in call for direct financing

Mongabay · June 24, 2025

Participants at the world’s first global congress of Indigenous and local communities from forest basins seek to increase direct financing to community forest conservation. Community-led organizations are scaling up and creating their own funding...

Harvest Asset Management Tops CFAF 415 Billion, Cementing CEMAC Market Leadership

Business in Cameroon · June 23, 2025

(Business in Cameroon) - In late May 2025, Cameroonian firm Harvest Asset Management reached a new milestone with CFAF 415 billion in assets under management, according to an official statement. This achievement solidifies its position as the...

Flutterwave boosts Cameroon’s businesses with 34th country licence

Technext · June 23, 2025

Flutterwave has officially launched its digital payment services in Cameroon after securing a Payment Service Provider licence from the Central Bank of Central African States (BEAC). This milestone, achieved through a technical partnership with...

US-Africa Business Summit opens debates

Prensa Latina - Cuba · June 23, 2025

Themed “Pathways to Prosperity,” the debates among government delegations and business leaders will take place. Exhibitions and business meetings, among other activities, will be held at the event venue near the Port of Luanda. The opening...

Financial Security (FinSec) Series with Philip Takyi (PhD): Debt-for-Climate Swaps: A lifeline or new trap for developing economies?

Business and Financial Times · June 16, 2025

As developing nations grapple with escalating debt burdens and the intensifying impacts of climate change, policymakers and international financial institutions are increasingly exploring innovative instruments that can address both fiscal and...

World Bank pushes for full disclosure from nations taking on debts

Cryptopolitan · June 20, 2025

The World Bank has asked developing countries to fully disclose their debts and thus steer clear of any future crises. In a Friday report, the bank called for “radical” transparency among developing countries, aiming to expand the scope and...

Gabon improves urban Infrastructure, reduces flood risk in secondary cities

Panapress · June 13, 2025

13 june 2025 - 10:07:41 MA/AR 437 Views Panafrican News Agency Libreville, Gabon (PANA) - The World Bank has approved $150 million for the Gabon Urban Development project (in French: “Projet d’aménagement et de développement des Infrastructures du...

World Bank seeks stricter debt reporting from developing nations

Profit by Pakistan Today · June 20, 2025

The World Bank has called on developing countries and their lenders to adopt stricter debt reporting standards to reduce the risk of future financial crises. In a report released Friday, the Bank said more countries are entering complex,...

President Nguema and AfDB’s Adesina launch major water infrastructure project in Gabon

Smart Water Magazine · June 19, 2025

Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema and African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina on Monday jointly inaugurated a new drinking water pumping station, marking the end of a decade-long water crisis in PK5, a densely populated...

World Bank Calls For “Radical” Debt Transparency To Prevent Future Crises In Developing Nations

Arise News · June 20, 2025

The World Bank has issued a strong call for sweeping reforms in debt reporting and transparency among developing countries and their creditors, warning that hidden liabilities and complex borrowing arrangements are fuelling financial instability....

World Bank urges ‘radical’ debt transparency for developing countries

SRN News · June 20, 2025

Audio By Carbonatix By Libby George LONDON (Reuters) -The World Bank is urging “radical” debt transparency for developing countries and their lenders to stave off future crises, it said in a report released on Friday. The Bank wants to broaden the...

Nigeria placed 3rd in Africa for highest Air Ticket charges in 2024 – New Report

Nairametrics · July 6, 2025

Passengers departing from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Benin paid some of the highest air ticket taxes and charges in Africa in 2024, placing West Africa at the top of the continent’s air travel cost rankings. Sierra Leone ranked first for regional...