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New WTO-World Bank reports hail progress in advancing Africa’s digital trade

Ambassador Richard Brown of Jamaica, the facilitator of the WTO Work Programme on E-commerce, moderated the discussion. In her opening remarks, Deputy Director-General Johanna Hill noted that the “Digital Trade for Africa” (DTA) project has come a...

Global Wastewater Diffused Aerator Market Size, Share, Trends, Forecast

The wastewater diffused aerator market is witnessing steady growth thanks to the increasing demand for effective wastewater treatment and management solutions WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global...

Eleven People Go Missing After Canoe Overturns in Cote d'Ivoire

(MENAFN) Eleven people are feared dead after a canoe capsized on the Sassandra River in Buyo town, located in the southwestern part of Cote d'Ivoire, on Friday morning, authorities confirmed. Minister of National Cohesion, Solidarity, and the...

Neutron Engineering Expands Operations to West Africa Following Strategic Delegation to Côte d'Ivoire

Company Joins U.S.-Africa Business Center's May 2025 Delegation, Announces Key Investments in West African Market COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Neutron Engineering, a leading provider of innovative IT services...

Bus Crash in Cote d'Ivoire Claims 16 Lives

(MENAFN) A devastating road collision in northern Côte d'Ivoire early Sunday morning has resulted in 16 fatalities and left 51 others injured, according to a statement from the country’s Transport Ministry. The incident occurred around 0600 GMT on...

Perseus Mining Delivers Record Financial Results and Capital Returns

Perth, Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PERSEUS DELIVERS RECORD FINANCIAL RESULTS & CAPITAL RETURNS Perth, Western Australia/August 28, 2025/African focused gold producer Perseus Mining Limited (ASX/TSX: PRU), has released its Annual Report for...

Tranzzo enables seamless market entry into Africa with adaptive Payment Orchestration Platform

Africa’s booming e-commerce needs local wallets, not cards. Tranzzo helps businesses adapt fast with payment orchestration built for each market. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tranzzo, a global payment...

Heifer International and Cote D’Ivoire Partner to Develop Local Dairy Sector

MOU solidifies collaboration to boost milk production, create 130,000 jobs, and empower youth and women ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST, September 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ministry of Animal and Fisheries Resources of the Republic of Côte...

A new MEI study highlights the importance of micro-entrepreneurs in supplying drinking water to poorer neighbourhoods in Ivory Coast

MONTREAL, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An informal network of small private operators ensures an essential supply of drinking water in some of the poorer neighbourhoods of Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Cost, shows a new study conducted by the...

Vox Royalty Announces Agreement to Acquire Transformational Global Gold Portfolio, Overnight Marketed Offering of Common Shares and Expanded Revolving Credit Facility

All figures expressed in USD unless noted otherwise. DENVER, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vox Royalty Corp. (NASDAQ: VOXR) (TSX: VOXR) (“Vox” or the “Company”), a returns focused mining royalty and streaming company, is pleased to announce...

Russia Seeks Expanding Trade with Africa

(MENAFN) Africa is emerging as a crucial market for Russian exporters, offering substantial untapped opportunities for trade growth and investment, according to the vice president of the Russian Export Center (REC). In her address at the...

Cocoa Prices Drop Over 40 Percent Since Late 2024

(MENAFN) Cocoa prices have plunged more than 40% globally since late 2024, slipping below $7,000 per ton amid easing drought concerns and forecasts of increased West African harvests. Market watchers attribute the steep decline to rising supply...

US declares economic war on Africa

(MENAFN) In April, U.S. President Donald Trump introduced sweeping tariffs of up to 50% on imports from African nations, effectively dismantling the preferential trade benefits offered by the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). AGOA had...

U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Côte d’Ivoire Chamber of Commerce and Industry Reaffirm Partnership to Strengthen U.S.-Ivoirian Business Ties

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Africa Business Center and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Côte d’Ivoire (CCI-Côte d’Ivoire) have reaffirmed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) partnership to deepen...

NJ Ayuk Supports Ivory Coast's Energy Initiatives, Emphasizing Local Benefits

SOUTH AFRICA, December 31, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ivory Coast, Abidjan Ivory Coast is making significant progress in the oil and gas industry, according to Mr. Nj Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC). Ayuk highlighted...

We are deepening our trade and investment ties across Africa

Dear Fellow South African, This week I am attending the Africa CEO Forum in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan, where we are showcasing our country’s potential as a premier investment and trade destination. We are also supporting South African firms as...

WTO, IFC launch joint publication on trade finance in Central America and Mexico

The report finds that trade and supply chain finance (TSCF) supports 8 per cent of Mexico’s goods trade, 12 per cent of Guatemala’s, and 10 per cent of Honduras's. In the case of Mexico, only about a quarter of merchandise importers and exporters...

From Cocoa to Currency: Dr. Dominic Joshua Advocates Agribusiness as Key to Nigeria’s Economic Resilience

LAGOS, NIGERIA, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Nigeria's economy facing rising inflation, dwindling foreign exchange reserves, and the challenges of policy instability, agro-investor and Managing Director of Cultivate Africa, Dr. Dominic...

Fortuna updates Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources for the Séguéla Mine, Côte d'Ivoire

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to announce updated Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources at its Séguéla Mine with the discovery of over 500,000 gold ounces of...

November 2024: A Month of Radiance for Côte d'Ivoire in London

November marked a turning point in Côte d'Ivoire's strategy, positioning the country as a key player through its culture, gastronomy, tourism and diplomacy. LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- November...