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Economy - 2 December 2025
Mali: IMF and WAEMU Commission Commend Country’s Economic Performance
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the WAEMU Commission officially commended Mali’s resilience, fiscal discipline, and strong macroeconomic performance, despite ongoing security, climate, and economic challenges…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Economy - 25 November 2025
Free Annual Medical Examination for Retirees: 2025 Edition Review Workshop
Ouagadougou, November 27, 2025 - The National Organizing Committee for the free annual medical examination for retirees and their surviving spouses, jointly led by CARFO and CNSS, held a review workshop this Thursday in…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Economy - 24 November 2025
Burkina Faso: Minister Mathias Traoré Outlines 2026 Priorities During Budget Review Before COMFIB
Ouagadougou, November 24, 2025 - The Minister of Public Service, Labor, and Social Protection, Mathias Traoré, presented on Monday the performance report for the 2025 budget and unveiled the strategic orientations for…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Economy - 24 November 2025
Burkina Faso: Public Service Minister Mathias Traoré Defends 2026 Priorities Before Budget Committee
Ouagadougou, November 24, 2025 - The Minister of Public Service, Labor and Social Protection, Mathias Traoré, appeared on Monday before the Finance and Budget Committee (COMFIB) of the Transitional Legislative Assembly…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Economy - 22 November 2025
Rusizi: Two Killed in Gold Mine Collapse
RUSIZI - Two miners died on November 26, 2025, after being trapped in a collapsed gold mine in Byimana Village, Rwambogo Cell, in the Butare Sector of Rusizi District.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Economy - 22 November 2025
Drug Trafficking Interdiction
The November 20 Tanout interception highlighted evolving trans-Saharan routes, with expanding local consumption markets alongside transit operations.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Economy - 21 November 2025
Residents of Akagera National Park to Benefit from 1.2 Billion Rwf in Tourism Revenue
Kayonza, Rwanda - 19 November 2025 - Residents living around Akagera National Park are set to receive 1.285 billion Rwf in revenue from tourism during the 2025/2026 financial year, the Park administration announced.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Economy - 20 November 2025
Burkina Faso Moves Forward with Nuclear Project: Lawmakers Approve Ratification of Agreement on the Peaceful Use of Nucl
Ouagadougou, November 21, 2025 - The Transitional Legislative Assembly (ALT) unanimously adopted, on Friday, the bill authorizing the ratification of the cooperation agreement between Burkina Faso and the Russian…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 20 November 2025
Burkina Faso: DGIA Reviews Implementation of Budget Program 137 on African Integration
Ouagadougou, November 20, 2025 - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabè Abroad, through the Directorate-General for African Integration (DGIA), held on Thursday its third review session of…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Economy - 20 November 2025
DRC Mining Sector Attracts $2 Billion in Annual Foreign Investment
Kinshasa, November 19, 2025 - The Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector continues to attract significant foreign investment, with an average of $2 billion per year over the past two decades, according to Deputy…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Economy - 20 November 2025
DRC: Prime Minister Suminwa Unveils 2026 Budget Prioritizing Security, Economy, and Social Protection
Kinshasa, November 18, 2025 - Prime Minister Judith Suminwa presented the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 2026 draft budget to the National Assembly, totaling 59.021 billion Congolese francs (approximately US$25…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Economy - 19 November 2025
Kongo-Central: Provincial Assembly Highlights Budget Gaps and Calls for Cohesion
Matadi, DRC - During an inter-institutional meeting held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, the Kongo-Central Provincial Assembly denounced the persistent lack of budgetary support for the provincial executive, which has…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read