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L’agence Ecofin est une agence d’information économique africaine, créée en décembre 2010, basée à Yaoundé et à Genève. Elle rassemble une équipe de journalistes et d’experts, …
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Feb 19, 2019 · L’agence Ecofin est une agence d’information économique africaine, créée en décembre 2010, basée à Yaoundé et à Genève. Elle rassemble une équipe de journalistes et …
Ghana Gov't to Crack Down on "Wasteful" Public Spending
6 hours ago · Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Baah Forson (pictured), has declared ‘a war” against wasteful government spending. Speaking recently to his staff members during his …
Foreign Investment in Africa Reaches Record $94bn in 2024
4 days ago · Despite a global decline in foreign investment, Africa saw a significant boost last year, largely driven by a single major urban and tourism project in Egypt. Foreign direct …
Climate Change Fuels Forced Migrations, Deepening Africa’s …
10 hours ago · The Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS), conducted by the World Economic Forum, aims to identify the risks facing the planet in the short, medium, and long term. The …
Benin’s New Tax on Cash Transactions Sparks Debate
12 hours ago · The government aims to cut back on cash use and promote digital payments to improve tax collection. However, in a country where cultural habits, limited infrastructure, and …
Africa’s Economy Expected to Grow by 4.2% in 2025, but …
Jan 14, 2025 · Africa’s GDP is projected to grow by 4.2% in 2025, according to the latest Foresight Africa report published by the Brookings Institution this week. This forecast suggests …
African Debt Is Finally Stabilizing, Says IMF’s Antonio David ...
Oct 25, 2024 · IMF Africa Deputy Division Chief Antonio David notes in the October 2024 regional outlook that while African public debt is stabilizing, its cost remains a concern. In one out of …
African Startups Raise $2.2bn in 2024, down 24% - Ecofin Agency
Jan 10, 2025 · For the second year in a row, funding raised by African startups has declined. East Africa remains the continent's leading region for attracting such investments. In 2024, African …
US Announces $1bn in Humanitarian Aid for Africa
Dec 4, 2024 · (Ecofin Agency) - In FY 2024, the United States contributed nearly $6.6 billion in humanitarian aid to sub-Saharan Africa. During his visit to Angola on December 3, President …