Burkina Faso: Donsin Airport: BOAD approved a $10.5 million loan for Burkina Faso to continue construction

Construction of Donsin Airport in Burkina Faso is resuming after the termination of the contract with previous concessionaires. The West African Development Bank has allocated 5.9 billion FCFA (about $10.5 million) to accelerate the…

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Malawi & Zambia Launch Cross-Border Digital Payments Trial Amid Push for Integration: COMESA

The COMESA Clearing House (CCH) moved its Digital Retail Payments Platform into user trials between Malawi and Zambia—a major step toward seamless, low-cost cross-border transactions using local currencies, the organization said.

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Presidential Elections in Cameroon Will Proceed Under Good Security Conditions, Territorial Administration Minister Says

“The defense and security forces have received the necessary instructions to ensure the smooth conduct of the vote and the protection of voters,” Paul Atanga Nji said at a press conference.

The elections are planned to take…

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Ethiopia Waives Import Duties on Natural Gas–Powered Vehicles Following Launch of Domestic Gas Production: Finance Minister

All types of vehicles powered by dry or liquid natural gas, including public transportation vehicles, will be exempt from customs duties and permitted to enter the country freely, Ahmed Shide noted.

“The government has…

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