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Orabank annonce la signature d’un accord entre son actionnaire majoritaire ECP et le Groupe Vista
L’actionnaire majoritaire d’Oragroup, Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) et le Groupe Vista ont annoncé avoir signé un accord en vue de la cession totale des actions d’ECP dans Oragroup.
Coris Holding signe un accord avec Société Générale en vue du rachat de ses filiales en Mauritanie et au Tchad
Le Groupe Coris annonce la signature d’un Accord pour le rachat des filialesSociété Générale Mauritanie et Société Générale Tchad, actuellement détenues majoritairement par le Groupe Société Générale.
Endeavour announces the sale of its non-core Boungou and Wahgnion Mines
Endeavour Mining plc to announce that it has closed the sale of its 90% interests in its Boungou and Wahgnion non-core mines in Burkina Faso to Lilium Mining, a subsidiary of Lilium Capital.
Un appui sur l’accès au financement pour les petites entreprises et les femmes entrepreneures
IFC et le Groupe Baobab renforcent leur partenariat pour accroitre l’accès au financement pour les petites entreprises et les femmes entrepreneures au Burkina Faso, en Côte d’Ivoire, à Madagascar, au Mali,en RDC et au Sénégal
ITFC signs seven agreements worth $ 1.2 billion With Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and partner banks
The agreements emphasize ITFC's commitment to fostering deeper cooperation and enhancing the coordination of efforts with its partners.
Industrialization et la création d’emplois au nord du Nigéria et au Sahel
IFC et ses partenaires soutiennent BUA à travers une facilité de 500 millions de dollars visant à promouvoir l’industrialisation et la création d’emplois au nord du Nigéria et au Sahel
SANCFIS FASO entre en bourse de BRVM
Pionnier des télécommunications et des solutions informatiques en Afrique, le Groupe Sancfis a annoncé l'admission de sa filiale burkinabé au troisième compartiment de la Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (BRVM)
IFC partners with ACEP Burkina to support farmers and rural agribusinesses in Burkina Faso
IFC announced a local currency loan to ACEP Burkina, to improve access to finance for farmers and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Burkina Faso's agribusiness sector.
KfW accorde 16,2 millions d'euros pour des fonds de transformation numérique en Afrique de l'Ouest
Au nom du Ministère Fédéral de la Coopération Economique et du Développement (BMZ), la KfW a signé une convention de financement avec la BOAD d'un montant de 16,2 millions d'euros pour le Fonds de transformation numérique en Afrique de l'Ouest (phase 1).
Oikocredit et I&P prennent des participations dans l'agro-transformateur Agroserv au Burkina Faso
Oikocredit et Investisseurs & Partenaires, avec le soutien des prêteurs BIO Invest et EDFI AgriFI, investissent 12,2 millions d'euros dans Agroserv.
EBID grants €10m loan facility to ECO Oil to enhance distribution of petroleum products to Burkina Faso and Niger
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), signed a €10 million loan agreement with ECO Oil of Burkina Faso, to enhance the distribution of petroleum products to Burkina Faso and Niger, by ECO Oil’s sister companies.
Côte d’Ivoire Terminal lance officiellement les activités du nouveau terminal à conteneurs du port d’Abidjan
Côte d’Ivoire Terminal a procédé au démarrage effectif des activités commerciales du nouveau terminal à conteneurs du port d’Abidjan, avec l’accueil du navire CMA CGM ROSSINI, d’une longueur de 267 m, de 40 m de largeur et d’une capacité de 5770 Conteneurs EPV.
Finalisation de la mission de FINACTU en Côte d’Ivoire et Burkina Faso.
Finactu finalise un cycle de missions pour les Caisses de Dépôts et Consignations de Côte d’Ivoire et du Burkina Faso.
Vanu a rejoint Orange pour fournir de la connectivité dans les zones rurales
Le groupe Orange Côte d'Ivoire et Vanu, Inc. ont annoncé un partenariat pour fournir de la connectivité dans les zones rurales de Côte d'Ivoire et aux filiales du groupe Orange Côte d'Ivoire au Burkina Faso et au Liberia.
FEI réalise son premier financement à court terme de 7 millions d'euros pour AktivCo
Le fonds géré par Lion's Head Global Partners, la Facilité pour l'inclusion énergétique ("FEI"), a réalisé son premier financement à court terme en accordant une facilité de 7,0 millions d'euros à AktivCo, la société de services énergétiques ("ESCO") de Camusat.
Afreximbank se félicite de l'adoption de lois sur l'affacturage au Niger et au Burkina Faso
La Banque africaine d'import-export (Afreximbank) a félicité les gouvernements du Niger et du Burkina Faso pour avoir adopté une loi sur l'affacturage afin de soutenir les activités commerciales des PME.
SociumJob. lève des fonds auprès d’investisseurs pour accélérer son déploiement en Afrique francophone
SociumJob. lève 1 million d'euros pour accélérer son déploiement en Afrique francophone et permettre aux entreprises opérant sur le continent de recruter les meilleurs talents.
Sitarail réceptionne nouvelle bourreuse pour la maintenance de la voie ferrée entre Côte d’Ivoire et Burkina Faso
SITARAIL a réceptionné au port d’Abidjan une nouvelle bourreuse – niveleuse – dresseuse d’une valeur de 2 milliards de FCFA (plus de 3 millions d’euros), destinée à l’entretien et à la maintenance du chemin de fer entre la Côte d’Ivoire et le Burkina Faso.
Le Burkina Faso inaugure sa première usine de fabrication de médicaments génériques
Le Burkina Faso a inauguré Propham, sa première usine de fabrication de médicaments génériques.
StockNow est lancé dans huit nouveaux pays
Nomanini et Baobab Group annoncent un partenariat stratégique avec le fournisseur de services financiers Baobab Group pour lancer la solution phare, StockNow, dans huit nouveaux pays.
StockNow launched in eight new countries
Nomanini and Baobab Group announce a strategic partnership with financial services provider Baobab Group to launch flagship solution, StockNow, in eight new countries.
Le lancement du Projet Concours Femmes d’Honneur par SODIGAZ
SODIGAZ APC fait de l’accompagnement technique et financier des associations féminines de la province du Houet un défi
La BOAD mise sur le solaire avec le PPIPS
Le PPIPS représente un investissement total de près de 165 milliards de FCFA auquel la BOAD contribue à hauteur de 40 milliards de FCFA dans le secteur des Energies Solaires.
PROPARCO et l’UE soutiennent l’inclusion financière au Burkina Faso grâce à un financement à ACEP BF
Alors que la présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne vient de s’achever, Proparco et l’Union européenne (UE) annoncent l’octroi d’une ligne de crédit en monnaie locale équivalente à 3 M€ à l’institution de microfinance ACEP Burkina Faso.
Vista Bank Burkina intègre le programme de garanties d’opérations de trade finance de PROPARCO
Le projet vise à soutenir le financement des importations de produits de première nécessité au Burkina Faso grâce à une enveloppe de garanties de 10 MEUR sur les instruments de Trade Finance émis par Vista Bank Burkina.
SFI engage 13 millions $ pour financer l’expansion de Sodigaz
IFC renforce son partenariat avec Sodigaz pour élargir l’accès à des solutions d’énergie plus propres au Burkina Faso
IFC renforce son partenariat avec Sodigaz pour élargir l’accès à des solutions d’énergie propres au Burkina Faso
Afin de promouvoir l'accès à des sources d'énergie plus fiables et propres au Burkina Faso, notamment dans les zones rurales, IFC a annoncé un financement en francs CFA en faveur de Sodigaz, une société leader dans le pays dans la distribution d'énergie.
La Banque Africaine de développement entre au capital de la CICA-RE à hauteur de 6,56 milliards de FCFA
En présence du ministre de l’Économie et des Finances de la République de Côte d’ivoire, qui marquait la signature d’une convention d’investissement entre la Banque africaine de développement et la CICA-RE.
African Development Bank to invest €10 million in reinsurance firm CICA-RE
The African Development Bank has signed an agreement to invest in the Joint Reinsurance Company of Member States of Conférence Interafricaine des Marchés d’Assurances (CICA-Re).
BAD, MASEN et RES4africa vont co-organiser un programme de formation pour les pays du Sahel
La Banque africaine de développement, MASEN et RES4Africa ont convenu d'unir leurs forces dans le cadre d'un programme de formation dédié à l'énergie solaire en 2022, afin de favoriser l'adoption de l'énergie solaire dans cinq pays du Sahel.
Islamic Development Bank approves $320.6m for development projects in Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Yemen and Indonesia
The Islamic Development Bank approved $320.56 million in financing to new development projects in water and sanitation, health, roads and women empowerment in Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Yemen and Indonesia.
EIB invests €38.5 million in Burkina Faso's solar power projects and flood protection
The European Investment Bank has confirmed EUR 38.5 million of new financial and technical support to transform renewable power generation in Burkina Faso and better protect its capital city from future flooding.
UNDP and PAGGW team up to green the Sahel for sustainable livelihoods
UNDP and the Pan African Agency of the Great Green Wall (PAGGW) have signed a 5-year MoU to reinforce and operationalise collaboration towards the common goal of contributing to the Great Green Wall Initiative (GGWI) in the Sahel region.
Les start-up de Orange Fab Burkina Faso sont connues
Asass Africa, FasoLegal, OKALM, E-Pari sont les start-up de la saison #1 d'accélération de Orange Fab Burkina Faso
L'AfDB accorde un don de $400 000 pour moderniser le marché financier de l’Union monétaire ouest-africaine
La Banque africaine de développement a signé avec le Dépositaire central de règlement de l’Union monétaire ouest-africaine (UMOA), un protocole d’accord de don d’un montant de 400 000 dollars américains pour moderniser l’infrastructure du marché financier régional.
[Burkina Faso] L'AfDB et le FIDA officialisent un accord pour le financement du projet PAVAL
La Banque africaine de développement (AfDB) et le Fonds international pour le développement agricole (FIDA) ont signé la lettre d’entente en vue du financement du Projet d’aménagement et de valorisation de la plaine de la Léraba (PAVAL) à l’ouest du Burkina Faso.
AfDB approves $379.6 million Desert to Power financing facility for the G5 Sahel countries
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved the Desert to Power G5 Sahel Financing Facility, covering Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger.
AfDB lance le Projet d’appui à la résilience des entreprises des jeunes dans les pays du G5 Sahel
Le secrétaire exécutif du G5 Sahel, l’ambassadeur Éric Yemdaogo Tiaré a présidé le lancement du Projet d’appui à la résilience des entreprises des jeunes dans les pays membres du G5 Sahel.
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development celebrates African agriculture scientists in a story telling event
In a one-of-its-kind virtual story telling event, attended by 123 participants from across Africa, Asia and Europe, Dorothy Mukhebi, AWARD’s Acting Director, explained that the event sought to spotlight research on African food systems and celebrate some of the outstanding researchers hailing from Burkina Faso, Kenya, Malawi and Senegal.
Burkina Faso signs ATI’s Participation Agreement
The Government of Burkina Faso signed the Participation Agreement with the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI), a condition precedent to the disbursement of €15 million by the European Investment Bank for Burkina Faso’s Membership in ATI.
B2Gold sells Burkina Faso projects to West African Resources
The closing of the Kiaka Transaction is subject to certain customary conditions, including completion of a transaction between WAF and GAMS-Mining F&I Ltd.
La Banque Africaine de Développement trace les grands axes du Document de stratégie-pays pour 2022-2026
Malgré la crise liée à la pandémie de Covid-19, les perspectives économiques restent favorables au Burkina Faso, selon la note de diagnostic-pays publiée le 13 septembre dernier par la Banque africaine de développement.
AIIM acquires stake in Sodigaz to deliver clean fuel to African homes
The African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), one of Africa’s infrastructure-focused private equity fund managers, has acquired a significant stake in Sodigaz, an LPG distributor based in Burkina Faso and Benin.
AfDB, partners unveil initiative to secure climate-resilient water and sanitation services in five African countries
AfDB, in partnership with the Nordic Development Fund and the Government of Denmark will roll-out a program to strengthen access to climate-resilient water and sanitation resources in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Mali, Niger and Somalia.
Les Ministres de l’énergie des pays du G5 sahel valident la feuille de route régionale de l’initiative Desert to Power
Les ministres de l’énergie des pays du G5 Sahel ont validé la feuille de route régionale de l’initiative Desert to Power, un projet emblématique d’accès à l’énergie durable promu par la Banque africaine de développement.
WFP receives $1.2m from Korea to respond to food crisis in Africa
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) received $1.2 million from the Republic of Korea to provide humanitarian activities for food crisis in Ethiopia, Nigeria, Madagascar, South Sudan and Burkina Faso.
Orange lance la 3ème édition de la compétition Orange Esport Experience
Orange a ainsi lancé une plateforme digitale exclusivement dédiée au gaming qui réunit aujourd’hui plus de 10 000 joueurs issus de plus de 15 pays.
[Interview] Omar Coulibaly, Managing Director, InnoFaso, Burkina Faso
Africa Business Communities speaks with Omar Coulibaly, Managing Director of InnoFaso, an agribusiness company based that was recently recognized by the UN as one of the 50 Best Small Businesses in the World in the Global Good Food for All competition.
[Interview] Omar Coulibaly, Directeur Général, InnoFaso, Burkina Faso
InnoFaso est une entreprise agroalimentaire basée au Burkina Faso, récemment reconnue par l'ONU comme l'une des 50 meilleures petites entreprises au monde dans le cadre du concours mondial Good Food for All.
Mdxi-MainOne consolide sa position dans le developpement de l'écosystème numérique de l'Afrique de L'Ouest
MDXi, une entreprise de MainOne continue de consolider sa position de leader des data center en Afrique de l'Ouest avec le lancement de son nouveau data center à Appolonia City, au Ghana.
Mdxi-MainOne consolidates position in building west African digital ecosystem
MDXi, a MainOne company, continues to consolidate its position as the leading Data Center Business across West Africa with the launch of its recent Data Center in Appolonia City, Ghana.
West African solar operator MyJouleBox secures €3m Series A round to boost growth in core markets
MyJouleBox, a solar distributor & operator, completed a €3 million Series A round aimed at strengthening its positions as a leading energy specialist in Benin and accelerate its expansion in Burkina Faso, Senegal and Togo.
Afreximbank backs Vista Group acquisition of BICIGUI and BICIAB
The stakes in the two banks, which operate in Guinea and Burkina Faso respectively, are being acquired from BNP Paribas who is exiting these markets for operational reasons.
World Bank provides $470m to advance regional connectivity, economic opportunities in Burkina Faso, Niger and Togo
Burkina Faso, Niger, and Togo will get a $470 million boost from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), for the ongoing efforts to improve regional connectivity, security, and socio-economic opportunity.
Efficacité énergétique et solutions innovantes, appel à candidatures pour les start-up
L’association Light On organise, jusqu’au 31 juillet prochain, avec le soutien du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement et d’autres partenaires, le concours « Salon de l’énergie et du développement durable » (SEDD for Innovation).
World Bank appoints Clara Ana De Sousa as new Country Director for Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad, and Niger
The World bank has appointed Clara Ana De Sousa, a Mozambican national, as the new Country Director for the Sahel countries including Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad and Niger effective today. She will be based in Bamako, Mali.
[Burkina Faso] ITFC extends €20 million facility to Coris Bank International
The Euro 20 million agreement is part of the West Africa SMEs Program, a flagship program of ITFC aimed at improving access to finance for SMEs in the region by providing them, as well as partner banks, with credit and capacity building facilities.
World Bank approves $168m financing for solar energy production, rural electrification in Burkina Faso
The World Bank approved financing of $75 million from IDA and $93 million from the Clean Technology Fund via the Sustainable Renewables Risk Mitigation Initiative (SRMI), to help increase access to electricity in rural areas in Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso, DR Congo and Morocco join Africa Finance Corporation
In a milestone for its pan-Africa mission, Africa Finance Corporation, one of the region’s biggest investors in infrastructure development, has announced that it has exceeded 30 member states, representing more than half the continent.
[Burkina Faso] AfDB supports an agricultural project benefiting 60,000 people
By 2025, a more optimal development of the enormous agricultural potential of the area in Burkina Faso will be possible thanks to the implementation of the Léraba Plain Development and Development Project (PAVAL).
IsDB, ICD and the Government of Burkina Faso join hands to support the BRAVE Women Project
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), have joined hands with the government of Burkina Faso to implement the BRAVE Women Project in the country.
ECOWAS, EU and Expertise France invest in modern digital lab to tackle cybercrime in Burkina Faso
This equipment delivery was followed by an interactive digital hygiene awareness workshop in Burkina Faso. These activities aim to contribute to the strengthening of cybersecurity and the fight against cybercrime in West Africa.
AECF launches $1.2 million Innovation Fund to unlock the potential of renewable energy
Businesses and entrepreneurs in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe can apply for funding.
EIF OGEF finances Qotto’s solar home systems in Burkina Faso and Benin
The Off-Grid Energy Access Fund of the Energy Inclusion Facility (EIF OGEF) closes the €2 million financing in favour of the French start-up Qotto.
Education Cannot Wait, partners launch multi year education programme in Burkina Faso
Education Cannot Wait (ECW), together with the Government of Burkina Faso, UNICEF and Enfants du Monde, launched a new multi-year programme to provide education to over 800,000 children and adolescents in Burkina Faso.
IFAD joins partners to build resilience and boost development in the Sahel
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is partnering with FAO, WFP, the G5 Sahel and the Green Climate Fund to revitalize economic activities and food systems in the Group of Five Sahel countries, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger, and in the Republic of Senegal.
[Burkina Faso] Endeavour Mining, Teranga Gold enter agreement to create new senior gold producer
Endeavour Mining and Teranga Gold have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Endeavour will acquire all of the issued and outstanding securities of Teranga by way of a Plan of Arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act.
Côte d’Ivoire reaches deal with Huawei to boost ICT sector
The Ivorian government has reached an agreement with Chinese telecom operator Huawei to strengthen its ICT industry.
FMO ventures into Burkina Faso by leveraging on ACEP microfinance expertise
Dutch development financier, FMO, announced the closing of its first loan to the microfinance sector of Burkina Faso, with the signing of €3 million loan facility to Alliance de Credit et d'Epargne pour la Production.
Mammoet works with Burkina Faso towards 20 per cent power generation increase
By 2021, Burkina Faso seeks to increase electricity access from 20 per cent to 80 per cent, as part of its National Plan for Economic and Social Development.
Millions face acute food insecurity in Burkina Faso
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) say urgent and sustained action is needed to address worsening food and nutrition insecurity in Burkina Faso, citing alarming new data.
MCC signs compact with Burkina Faso to improve energy sector, reduce poverty
The U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of Burkina Faso signed a compact agreement to reduce poverty through economic growth in Burkina Faso.
Bollore Transport & Logistics plan boosts Cote d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso mango exports
For the 2020 crop year, the operational teams of Bolloré Transport & Logistics have processed 10,575 tonnes, or 940 TEU, of mangos via air and maritime transport.
Andersen Global expands footprint in Burkina Faso
Andersen Global has extended its West African expansion through a Collaboration Agreement with CFA Afrique, a tax and legal firm in Ouagadougou.
DHL announces new country manager appointments in Morocco and West Africa
DHL Global Forwarding, an international provider of air, ocean and road freight solutions, has strengthened its leadership teams in Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal and Morocco with new country manager appointments.
Thirty countries to benefit as Global Environment Facility funds FAO-led projects
FAO welcomed the decision by the Global Environment Facility Council to allocate a substantial $176 million to 24 of its projects that tackle the critical intersection between agriculture and environmental concerns.
MainOne partners with government, World Bank to deliver connectivity services into Burkina Faso
Main One has been entrusted by the State of Burkina Faso, backed by the World Bank, to provide bulk connectivity services to a consortium of operators.
[Burkina Faso] Onatel picks Radwin Jet Duo base station to meet broadband demands
RADWIN has announced that Onatel - a service provider in Burkina Faso – has chosen RADWIN's JET DUO base station which supports both the 5.xGHz and 3.5GHz bands in a single enclosure.
World Bank approves $273 million for West Africa to facilitate access to services for people
The World Bank approved $273 million for Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger to facilitate access to services for millions of people through the West Africa Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion (WURI) Program.
One-size-fits-all policies won’t deliver sustainable farming in Africa, study
Governments and development agencies need to give greater consideration to conflicting objectives of different types of smallholder farmers when promoting sustainable agricultural intensification in sub-Saharan Africa, IIED reports.
Russia provides food assistance for vulnerable people in Burkina Faso
The United Nations World Food Programme welcomed an in-kind contribution of yellow split peas and fortified vegetable oil from the Russian Federation to provide food assistance to people affected by rising insecurity in Burkina Faso.
IFC to assess the potential for private energy storage solutions in Burkina Faso
IFC signed an agreement with Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Energy to assess how private investment in energy storage can contribute to higher levels of solar power production while enhancing grid stability and dispatch issues.
IRENA, Burkina Faso discuss opportunities for accelerated renewable energy deployment
The Director-General IRENA and the President of Burkina Faso met at the IRENA headquarters in Abu Dhabi and discussed opportunities for accelerated renewable energy deployment in Burkina Faso.
OPEC Fund invests $20 million in Burkina Faso’s Agricultural Value Chain Support Project
The Director-General of the OPEC Fund for International Development, the OPEC Fund, Dr Abdulhamid Alkhalifa has signed a $20 million development loan to help finance Burkina Faso’s Agricultural Value Chain Support Project.
OPEC Fund signs $20m loan to finance Burkina Faso’s Agricultural Support Project
The Director-General of the OPEC Fund for International Development, Dr Abdulhamid Alkhalifa has signed a US$20 million development loan to help finance Burkina Faso’s Agricultural Value Chain Support Project.
New dam set to benefit 250,000 Burkina Faso farmers with improved irrigation
Saudi Fund for Development has partnered with the government of Burkina Faso to inaugurate a $130 million dam that is set to benefit 250,000 farmers with improved irrigation and land reclamation.
AfDB approves €48,82 million for Desert to Power Yeleen programme to increase solar generation in Burkina Faso
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a €48,82 million loan to the Government of Burkina Faso for the Yeleen solar plant, intended to boost national power supply.
Tree-Nation targets four African countries for climate-saving planting projects
Global reforestation platform Tree-Nation is tackling climate change in four African countries, with projects set to regenerate local forests and provide employment for rural communities.
UNIDO launches $9 million project to improve artisanal gold supply chain in Burkina Faso
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) will implement a project to eliminate mercury and improve the gold supply chain in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector in Burkina Faso.
Innovative insurance cover to help drought-hit communities in Africa
Humanitarian agencies are setting up innovative climate risk insurance policies to protect up to 1.3 million people in West Africa from catastrophic drought.
Komet announces sale of its Assets in Burkina Faso
Canadian-based gold mining and exploration Komet Resources Inc has entered into an agreement to sell all the issued and outstanding shares that it holds in the share capital of its subsidiaries in Burkina Faso.
[Burkina Faso] Nexus Gold discovers high-grade samples at New Dakouli 2 Project
Nexus Gold Corp has reported initial sampling results from the recently acquired, 100 per cent -owned, 98-sq km Dakouli 2 Gold Project.
[Burkina Faso] Roxgold announces completion of Bagassi South Project
Gold mining company Roxgold Inc.has announced completion of the Bagassi South Project in Burkina Faso under budget and on schedule.
[Burkina Faso] Acacia Mining, Sarama terminate earn-in agreement for South Hounde project
Gold mining multinational Acacia Mining has signed a binding conditional agreement with its partner, Sarama Resources Ltd., to terminate the earn-in agreement for the South Houndé Project in south-western Burkina Faso.
European Union and Burkina Faso deepen bilateral partnership on economy and security
The President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, and the President of Burkina Faso, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, have strengthened the cooperation and partnership between the two countries.
[Burkina Faso] Oikocredit invests € 2 million in Anatrans cashew processor
Burkinabe cashew processor Anatrans has welcomed social impact investor Oikocredit as a new shareholder, in a transaction that saw Dutch headquartered Oikocredit make a € 2 million investment in Anatrans.
African Development Bank approves the Africa Disaster Risks Financing Programme
The African Development Bank has approved the Africa Disaster Risks Financing (ADRiFi) Programme, the institution’s first climate risk management programme to boost resilience and response to climate shocks in regional member countries.
Green Climate Fund Board approves three AfDB Green Climate Projects totaling $ 110 million
The Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved funding for three proposals from the African Development Bank totaling over $110 million.
Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso agree supply of petroleum products
The General managers of SITARAIL, Quentin Gerard, the Ivorian Refining Company, Thomas Camara and the Burkinabe National Hydrocarbons Company, Hilaire Kabore, have signed an agreement to develop the supply and transport of petroleum products.
[Burkina Fao] Teranga Gold increases ounces
Teranga Gold Corporation has provided updated mineral resource estimate for its Wahgnion gold development project in Burkina Faso, West Africa.
COLUMNS.
[Column] Ruth Njihia: Unleash your business potential with Google Cloud and Incentro Africa
In today's fast-paced world, data is the currency of success. Yet, many businesses across Africa face the daunting challenge of collecting, storing, analyzing, and visualizing their data effectively ...read full column here
[Column] Sandi de Souza: Why top-performing companies use AI to boost procurement
One Deloitte study found that high-performing procurement organisations are eighteen times more likely to have deployed AI capabilities than their lower-performing peers ...read full column here
[Column] Patrick Mweheire: Major investment drive sparks East African trade and development
East Africa is poised to unlock new pathways for trade, development and growth. This comes as businesses, regulators and banks find and drive new direct investment ...read full column here
INTERVIEWS.
[Interview] Vince Goncalves Regional Vice President Africa at ExecuJet MRO Services
ExecuJet MRO Services (ExecuJet) is a leading global multi-OEM MRO company with a strong presence around the world … read full interview here
[Interview] Caroline Mutuku, General Manager, Glovo, Kenya
n this interview, she discusses the outlook for the business environment, upcoming services, sustainability efforts, and more… read full interview here
[Interview] Renate Swanepoel, COO, INC. Networking
Renate Swanepoel is an entrepreneur, global networker and inspirational speaker that has helped thousands of people around the world to find their purpose … read full interview here