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Feb 19, 2019 — Tunisia: Cinema as a tool for fight against corruption. 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, spécialisés dans les principaux secteurs africains de l’économie.
Burkina Faso's Economy to Grow 4.2% in 2024, IMF Says
18 hours ago — Burkina Faso’s economy is expected to grow by 4.2% in 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This positive outlook comes after a two-week visit by IMF officials to the country’s capital, Ouagadougou. In a November 14 statement, the IMF attributed this growth to the national economy's resilience, particularly the service ...
Nigeria Invites South African Investors to Invest in Its Mining Sector
3 days ago — Nigeria Invites South African Investors to Invest in Its Mining Sector. Tuesday, 12 November 2024 14:30. (Ecofin Agency) - Valued at $700 billion, Nigeria's mineral resources include iron, lithium, gold, and coal. To tap into this potential, the country launched several reforms in its mining sector, which currently contributes less than 1% to GDP.
Côte d'Ivoire Launches $500mln Fund to Drive Green Transition
1 day ago — Thursday, 14 November 2024 09:58. (Ecofin Agency) - Last February, experts from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa advised African countries to look into new green financing methods to support a green transition and help lessen the impact of climate change. Côte d'Ivoire announced the launch of a $500 million green fund to ...
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U.S. Provides $150 Million Loan for Africa's Largest Graphite Mine
Oct 31, 2024 — In September 2023, the United States announced a $150 million loan to Australia’s Syrah Resources, which operates Africa's largest graphite mine in Mozambique. The loan was contingent on meeting certain conditions, which have now been fulfilled. Syrah Resources confirmed yesterday, Oct.30, a $150 million binding loan agreement with the U.S.-based...
African Lithium Production to Surge to 10% of Global Output in …
Apr 22, 2024 — Thanks to new production capacities in Zimbabwe and Mali, Africa could play a major role in the surge. By 2024, Africa is projected to account for 10% of global lithium production, up from 4% in 2023, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. This substantial progress can be largely attributed to China's increasing investments in the continent.
COP28: African countries sign on to join pioneering global battery ...
Dec 4, 2023 — Several African countries have formally expressed interest to join the groundbreaking Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Consortium, launched Saturday during COP28, which could revolutionise Africa’s energy landscape by developing advanced energy storage solutions through collaboration and innovation. Joining the BESS Consortium, a multistakeholder partnership initiative of the Global ...
Africa Secures Record $52bn in Climate Funding in 2022, Report …
Oct 24, 2024 — Titled "Landscape of Climate Finance in Africa 2024," the report highlights that the continent received $52.1 billion in climate financing in 2022, sharply up from $35.2 billion in 2021 and $30.4 billion in 2020. Much of this rise is attributed to the revival of various projects that had been put on hold due to COVID-19.