Africa’s informal economy: a burden and lifeline
Abidjan – Across the pavements, residential areas and public spaces of African cities, the informal economy is booming under... Read more
9 Sep
I.Coast home-hunters’ saga highlights Africa housing crunch
Abidjan – For months, Veronique and Faustin Kla have looked for a home in Abidjan, tired of juggling their... Read more
1 Sep
Thwarted Niger mutiny exposes junta’s Russia dependence
Abidjan – The pivotal role played by Russia’s Africa Corps mercenaries in putting down a mutiny in Niger at... Read more
1 Sep
Niger junta says it is back in control after soldiers’ mutiny
Abidjan – Niger’s ruling junta said it was back in control after mutinous soldiers set off armed clashes in... Read more
31 Aug
I.Coast home-hunters’ saga highlights Africa housing crunch
Abidjan – For months, Veronique and Faustin Kla have looked for a home in Abidjan, tired of juggling their... Read more
31 Aug
Burkina fines French broadcaster again over free access to state TV
Abidjan – Burkina Faso’s media regulator has slapped French broadcaster Canal+ with a second, much larger fine, accusing it... Read more
30 Jul
Jihadist groups using Sahel mines for cash, power: NGO
Abidjan – Jihadist groups behind deadly violence in the Sahel over the past decade are increasingly exploiting mines to... Read more
23 Jul
Ivory Coast eyes ‘national champion’ firms to lead economy
Abidjan – From natural cosmetics to oil and gas distribution, Ivory Coast is betting on champion firms that emerged... Read more
21 Jul
Ivory Coast eyes ‘national champion’ firms to lead economy
Abidjan – From natural cosmetics to oil and gas distribution, Ivory Coast is betting on champion firms that emerged... Read more
20 Jul
Heavy west Africa rainfall now 5 times more likely: scientists
Abidjan – Climate change has made extreme rainfall in west Africa five times more likely than in the late... Read more
16 Jul
