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Republic of Congo: Brazza Airlines Suspends Flights to Ouesso and Impfondo
Caught between volatile operating costs and regulatory pressure on fare pricing, the airline announced via an official statement on September 10, 2026, the immediate suspension of flights to the northern regions, further isolating already landlocked areas.
Solar Energy: Equatorial Guinea Negotiates Around 90 Billion CFA Franc Investment with Chinese Firm Beijing Weineng
Faced with recurring thermal power outages and seeking to diversify an electricity mix overwhelmingly dominated by hydrocarbons, authorities are engaging in talks to integrate large-scale solar energy.
Chad: Government Exempts Agricultural Inputs and Cereals from Taxes
By a decree signed on September 9, 2026, by Minister of Finance Tahir Hamid Nguilin, the government has enacted the removal of import duties and taxes on a broad range of essential consumer goods, raw materials, and specialized equipment.
Caisse des dépôts et consignations : La Côte d’Ivoire renforce son arsenal juridique
The Council of Ministers, convened on September 9, 2026, approved a sweeping bill amending the original provisions of the CĂ´te d'Ivoire Deposits and Consignments Fund (CDC-CI), initially established by the June 13, 2018 text.
Public Finances: Chad Records Budget Deficit in Q1 2026 Despite Revenue Increase
According to data released by the Ministry of Finance, the country recorded a budget deficit of 33.3 billion FCFA by end-March, contrasting with the surplus of 11 billion FCFA recorded during the same period last year.
Mining: DRC Announces $100 Million Local Manganese Transformation Project
Driven by the ambition to valorize its critical mineral resources domestically, the Kisenge Manganese Mining Company (SCMK-Mn) is planning the construction of a dedicated manganese dioxide plant, backed by a public-private partnership model. Under exclusive state control, according to data from the Technical Cell for Mining Coordination and Planning (CTCPM), the company aims to advance within the industrial value chain.
Financial Market: Gabon Receives BVMAC Approval to List Its Bond Issuance
The BVMAC has given the green light for the official admission of the multipolar bond denominated « EOG 2026 », representing a total envelope of 173.5 billion FCFA.
Nigeria: Dangote Aims to Raise $1.6 Billion for Stock Market Debut
The upcoming opening of order books for Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) marks a decisive turning point in the financing of its infrastructure. Backed by a unit valuation range of 500 to 595 nairas, the operation involves the issuance of 4.1 billion ordinary shares.
Gabon: Mobile Money as a Channel for Access to Regulated Savings
The Caisse des dépôts et consignations is organizing the work of the very first National Savings Forum for Development, a crucial initiative as the Executive aims to raise 27,000 billion FCFA to implement its National Growth and Development Plan for the period 2026-2030.
Gabon: Senate Demands 2027 Budget Focused on Social Urgencies
The proceedings of the parliamentary session, opened on September 1, 2026, set the tone for the Gabonese Senate, calling for concrete and immediate responses to public expectations.
2026-2027 Cocoa Campaign: CĂ´te d'Ivoire Maintains Price at 1,200 FCFA per kg
Set by state services to cushion international market shocks, this price remains strictly aligned with the rate applied in March, despite a recent rebound in financial market prices.
UEMOA: Fuel Market Shows Price Gaps Ranging from Single to Double
Faced with escalating global prices due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, member countries of the monetary zone display tariff gaps reaching a ratio of one to two.