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Kingsley Kobo
Kingsley Kobo is an expert on Francophone West and Central Africa, with over 15 years' experience covering business, finance, politics, tech, and more across both regions.
Côte d’Ivoire Inflation Slows to 0.5 %, a Five‑Year Low
18/04/2025
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Sonko Hails $700M Bond Windfall, But Questions Linger Over Senegal's Sustainability
16/04/2025
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Senegal’s Energy Minister Cautions Against ‘Magical Thinking’ on Oil Wealth
10/04/2025
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Senegal’s Economy Surges 11.6% on Oil Production Boost
03/04/2025
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Congo Targets 63% Debt Reduction as IMF Warns of Distress
03/04/2025
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Gabon Creates Independent Debt Fund to Regain Investor Confidence
28/03/2025
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Cameroon’s Public Debt Declines But External Exposure Grows
24/03/2025
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Senegal Raises Tobacco Tax in Push for Fiscal Reform
21/03/2025
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Senegal Raises Over $60M Amid Budget Turbulence
18/03/2025
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Côte d'Ivoire Secures Record-Breaking $740M Bond on WAEMU Market
17/03/2025
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Côte d'Ivoire Grapples With Challenges in Cocoa Sector
27/02/2025
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Côte d'Ivoire Grants New Permits for Gold Exploration
27/02/2025
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Gabon’s Public Debt Drops to 54% of GDP, Officials Say
21/02/2025
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Côte d'Ivoire to Raise $6 Billion for Energy Sector Modernisation
18/02/2025
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Senegal Eyes Diaspora Bond to Tap $2.5 Billion in Remittances
18/02/2025
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Congo To Open New Oil Licensing Round to Boost Investment
14/02/2025
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Côte d'Ivoire Plans Domestic Debt Rescheduling for 2025
11/02/2025
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Senegal Targets $7.3 Billion in Debt Markets Amid Fiscal Challenges
30/01/2025
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Burkina Faso Records Third Straight Annual Decline in Gold Production
28/01/2025
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Gabon Targets $1.5 Billion on Debt Market in 2025
21/01/2025
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Senegal Inflation Eases to 0.8% in 2024
21/01/2025
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Côte d’Ivoire Cocoa Farmers Demand Better Prices as Smuggling Surges
17/01/2025
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Senegal Plans to Raise $5.7 Billion in 2025 to Bridge Budget Deficit
16/01/2025
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Senegal and Mauritania Sign Framework to Manage GTA Gas Project
15/01/2025
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Côte d'Ivoire Targets $5 Billion in Financing for 2025 Budget
13/01/2025
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Côte d’Ivoire Raises $192M to Close the Year on a High
23/12/2024
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Côte d’Ivoire Launches Its Largest Gold Mine in Push to Diversify Economy
18/12/2024
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Senegal’s Trade Deficit Narrows by 70% on Export Boom
05/12/2024
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Côte d’Ivoire Strikes Second 'World-Class' Gold Deposit This Year
28/11/2024
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Côte d’Ivoire to Allocate $6.6 Billion for Debt Servicing in 2025
27/11/2024
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Côte d’Ivoire Secures $137M as Rising Borrowing Costs Test Regional Markets
22/11/2024
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Gabon’s $290M Eurobond Buyback Sparks Debate Over Debt Strategy
22/11/2024
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Senegal to Renegotiate 27 Mining Contracts Amid Investor Concerns
14/11/2024
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Gabon Issues Oil Permits to Boost Declining Production
11/11/2024
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Senegal and Turkey Set Ambitious $1 Billion Trade Goal in Landmark Deal
07/11/2024
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Senegal to Renegotiate Canceled $750M Deal with Saudi Power Giant
06/11/2024
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Senegal Poised for 9.3% Growth in 2025 Amid Economic Resilience and Oil Boost
01/11/2024
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Vaalco Invests $200 Million to Revitalise Gabon’s Oil Sector
01/11/2024
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Cameroon Projects Annual Inflation to Drop Below 4%
28/10/2024
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Endeavour Mining Launches Production at Côte d'Ivoire’s Lafigué Mine
23/10/2024
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Dynacor to Invest in Artisanal Gold Mining in Senegal
17/10/2024
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Crude Oil Production Soars 83.6% in Côte d'Ivoire Amid Major Oil Discovery
17/10/2024
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Gabon’s Oil Production Drops 11 Percent in Second Quarter
14/10/2024
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Moody’s Downgrades Senegal’s Credit Rating Amid Hidden Debt Scandal
09/10/2024
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Burkina Faso plans to withdraw mining permits
09/10/2024
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West African Countries to Raise $2 Billion in Q4 2024
07/10/2024
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Cameroon’s Oil Production on Declining Trend
04/10/2024
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Côte d'Ivoire Raises $250 Million in Successful WAMU Public Debt Operation
27/09/2024
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Canyon Resources Secures 20-Year Mining License for Cameroon’s Minim-Martap Bauxite Project
19/09/2024
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IMF Revises Senegal’s 2024 Growth Forecast to 6%, Cites Slower Non-Hydrocarbon Sector
18/09/2024
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China Commits $2.5 Billion Investment in Gabon’s Power Sector
13/09/2024
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Fitch Projects 6.6% Growth for Benin Republic
12/09/2024
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Côte d'Ivoire Raises $185 Million on Regional Financial Market
06/09/2024
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Gabon to Launch Oil Exploitation in New Wells Following Assala Energy Acquisition
03/09/2024
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Gabon Targets Tourism Revival with $35 Million Investment
28/08/2024
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Senegal’s Inflation Rate Drops to Lowest Level in Five Years
27/08/2024
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UK Commits $35 Million to Launch DR Congo’s New Container Port Project
23/08/2024
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Perseus Divests Côte d'Ivoire Stake to Focus on West African Growth
23/08/2024
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Cote D’Ivoire’s Inflation Eases to 4% in July
20/08/2024
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Senegal Launches First Satellite
20/08/2024
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Cote D’Ivoire Accelerates Cocoa Processing Efforts to Boost Local Economy
12/08/2024
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Gabon to Launch Central Africa’s Largest Solar Energy Plant in October
12/08/2024
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Montage Gold Secures 20-Year Permit for Major Ivorian Gold Project
16/07/2024
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VAALCO Energy to Invest $300 Million in Gabon by 2025
10/07/2024
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Senegal Cancels $750M Contract with Saudi Firm
09/07/2024
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African Airlines Lead Global Cargo Growth
08/07/2024
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Cameroon’s Petroleum Revenues Fall Short of Expectations
03/07/2024
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Cameroon Seeks $761 Million from International Capital Markets to Clear Debt
30/06/2024
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Cote D’Ivoire to Construct 150,000 Social Houses Through Private Investments
30/06/2024
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Senegal Projects $900 Million in Oil and Gas Revenues by 2027
26/06/2024
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Paris Summit Commits €1 Billion to Accelerate Africa's Vaccine Production
24/06/2024
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ENI to Sell 30% Stake in Ivorian Exploration Operations for €1 Billion
23/06/2024
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Oil-rich Gabon turning to Cameroon to raise $300 million
20/06/2024
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