Africa: West African single currency, the Eco project relaunched in Monrovia, but unity remains fragile
Monrovia – Central bank governors from twelve ECOWAS countries met last week in Monrovia to revive the long-delayed project for a...
Finance
AES: Burkinabe expertise at the service of the Sahelian financial strategy
The Sahel States Confederation (AES) has taken a decisive step in strengthening its institutional framework with the appointment of Burkinabe...
Togo: Amended finance bill to adjust the 2025 budget to economic realities
Facing an uncertain economic climate, the Togolese government adopted a revised 2025 finance bill during its Council of Ministers on...
Burkina Faso: The spectacular return of the trade surplus, the result of economic reforms
Burkina Faso has returned to a positive economic trajectory, as evidenced by the dramatic recovery of its trade balance surplus...
Finance: Togo to host inaugural BOAD development days: Advancing West Africa’s sustainable future
On June 12-13, 2025, Lomé will serve as the host city for the first-ever BOAD Development Days, a pivotal gathering...
Africa: Sidi Ould Tah elected President of the African Development Bank
It's now official: Sidi Ould Tah, a 61-year-old Mauritanian, has been elected as the new President of the African Development...
Mali: President Assimi Goïta receives AES finance ministers in Bamako
Malian Transitional President General Assimi Goïta hosted finance ministers from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) on Friday, May 23,...
Banking/ India slashes interest rates to boost slowing economy
In a bid to revive economic momentum, India’s central bank has cut interest rates for the first time in almost...
Burkina Faso: Under President Ibrahim Traoré, public finances are becoming a tool for inclusive development, breaking with the enrichment of an elite
Under President Ibrahim Traoré's leadership, Burkina Faso is setting a new standard in public financial management, emphasizing accountability and transparency....
HSBC: Pam Kaur appointed as chief financial officer
HSBC has made a significant leadership change, appointing Pam Kaur as its first female chief financial officer in the bank's...
