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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.
African Startups Raise Record $254mln in October 2024
1 day ago · Even though venture capital investments have slowed in Africa, sectors like fintech and renewable energy continue to draw significant funding. However, the ecosystem remains largely male-dominated. In October 2024, African startups raised a total of $254 million, marking the best October since 2019. A total of 42 companies secured funding...
South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, and Kenya Dominate African …
2 days ago · It accounts for less than 1% of global premiums and has an average premium of just $46 per person. South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, and Kenya collectively accounted for 84.8% of the total insurance premiums issued in Africa in 2023. This highlights significant disparities in market size and growth rates across the continent, according to the ...
Sierra Leone: IMF Approves $248mln to Boost Economic Stability
3 days ago · The IMF's support is designed to make Sierra Leone's economy more resilient, lift living standards, and fight poverty through structural reforms and focused social programs. Sierra Leone will receive $248.5 million in financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to boost its economic resilience. Announced on October 31, the...
Airfares Could Soon Drop in West Africa as ECOWAS Takes Action
2 days ago · The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced Tuesday it will begin a series of meetings in Lomé, Togo, to address the high cost of air travel in West Africa. During four days, aviation ministers, civil aviation directors, industry leaders, and stakeholders will discuss reforms to lower operational costs, including …
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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.
Africa Could Boost GDP by $287bn Adopting Namibia's Gender …
2 days ago · The report emphasizes that gender equality is not just about fairness; it is also a crucial economic issue. If the gap between men and women were completely closed, the continent's GDP could increase by $513 billion by the end of this decade. Africa has the potential to increase its gross...
Africa Secures Record $52bn in Climate Funding in 2022, Report …
Oct 24, 2024 · The report highlights that this record is nearly four times below the continent's needs, which are projected to reach around $190 billion annually by 2030. Climate funding for African countries surpassed $50 billion for the first time in 2022, according to a report released on October 23 by the Climate...
EU Pledges $1.2 Billion to Support AfCFTA - Ecofin Agency
Oct 17, 2024 · EU Pledges $1.2 Billion to Support AfCFTA. Thursday, 17 October 2024 17:13. (Ecofin Agency) - While the EU is Africa’s largest trading partner, with trade reaching nearly €367 billion in 2023, stronger economic and trade integration within Africa will create a vast unified market of 1.3 billion consumers for European businesses.
Africa urges a spotlight on climate finance as the ... - Ecofin Agency
Nov 29, 2023 · The African Development Bank will mobilize financing for climate action at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, COP28, and amplify Africa’s calls for robust commitments by wealthy countries to meet the continent’s urgent needs in addressing climate change. The Bank Group, led by its President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, will launch...