Delinking, Islam, and a New Vision for Burkina Faso

The political drama unfolding in Burkina Faso feels ripped from the headlines. The expulsion of French troops, the pivot to Russia, the fiery speeches by Captain Ibrahim Traoré at global forums—it is a powerful spectacle of a young military leader...

Cotton for Tomorrow: From Farm to Fashion with Farmers’ Hope

Dr. Md Fakhre Alam Ibne Tabib Former Executive Director Cotton Development Board, Bangladesh Cotton, often called the “white gold,” is far more than a simple agricultural product. It is a vital global commodity cultivated by millions of...

Pitcher Showcase Lagos Celebrates African Creativity, Honors Industry Trailblazers

6 The creative industry gathered at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, for the Pitcher Showcase Lagos, a vibrant celebration of African excellence in marketing communications. The event featured a curated exhibition, the official presentation of...

Burkina Faso’s SONABHY strengthens ties with NPA to boost fuel trade 

Managers of Burkina Faso’s National Hydrocarbons Company (SONABHY) have paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo (Esq), to strengthen cross-border petroleum trade and...

The most effective way to stop illegal mining in Ghana

Various attempts had been made in the past by the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government under the leadership of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to stop or minimise the devastation of illegal small scale and alluvial mining...

Farmers schooled on climate-smart agriculture in Sissala East 

By Mohammed Balu, GNA Pieng, (UWR), Sept. 27, GNA – Some farmers in the Sissala East District have been introduced to innovative farming technologies through a one-day field demonstration held at Pieng. The event, which brought together 80 farmers...

Rice Master Global Deepens West African Presence in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso is part of a broader West African trade network that Rice Master Global actively serves. Rice has become increasingly important in Burkina Faso’s food basket, with urban and rural populations alike depending on imports to meet their...

Mahama: ECOWAS still engaging Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger

President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is continuing discussions with the three Sahelian nations – Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger – that recently exited the bloc to form the Alliance...

Burkina Faso Government revokes Taparko gold mine licence

Burkina Faso has revoked the operating licence for the Taparko gold mine, citing legal disputes and unmet socio-economic obligations by its managing company, Taparko Mining. The government highlighted the company's potential inability to fulfil...

Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for all African travelers

The government of Burkina Faso has scrapped visa fees for all African nationals travelling to the country. Authorities say the move is part of efforts at promoting Pan-African solidarity and boosting regional integration. The decision by the...

Nigeria Must Fix Quality, Structure To Reap Shea Industry Benefits – Dr. Oyeleye 

1 Dr. Olukayode Oyeleye, an Agribusiness strategist and analyst in this interview with SEYI TAIWO-OGUNTUASE, examines the implications of the President Bola Tinubu’s decision to suspend the export of raw shea nuts for six months, among other...

Burkina Faso Abolishes Visa Fees for African Travelers: A Bold Step Toward Pan-African Unity and Economic Growth

In a landmark decision aimed at fostering greater regional integration and promoting the free movement of people and goods across the African continent, Burkina Faso has announced the elimination of visa fees for all African travelers. The policy...

GIP backs SBCL to expand automotive manufacturing capacity

Growth Invest­ment Partners (GIP) Ghana Ltd, an invest­ment platform established by British International Investment (BII), has announced a strategic investment in Springs and Bolts Company Limited (SBCL), a Ku­masi-based manufacturer of...

BII Invests $20 million in Acumen’s H2R Initiative to Expand Energy Access in Africa

Quick Read: The initiative will deploy innovative financing to off-grid solar companies serving households and businesses across 17 frontier economies in Africa. BII’s investment in the initiative’s debt-focussed vehicle, H2R Amplify, will improve...

New Generation Of Politicians Regards Money In The Treasury As Theirs – Falae

Nigeria is 65; how would you rate our journey so far? I am disappointed that we are still where we are at 65. The truth is that Nigeria is still far below the level we expected it to be. In every sector, we are behind. In terms of development,...

British Investment Platform Backs Ghanaian Auto Manufacturer Expansion

British International Investment’s (BII) Ghana subsidiary has reportedly committed strategic funding to triple production capacity at a Kumasi automotive manufacturer, targeting West Africa’s massive automotive components import dependency. Growth...

Acumen gets $246.5 million for clean energy investment across Africa

Acumen, a leading impact investor, has leveraged the power of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to secure a $246.5 million fund targeted to expanding clean energy access in Africa’s hardest-to-reach markets. The new initiative called...

Burkina Faso's misinformation war

With the help of "AI-generated images, deepfake anthems and algorithmic fervour", Burkina Faso's president has been transformed into a "digital messiah", gripping the attention of Africans across the continent, said The Africa Report. Ibrahim...

Growth Investment Partners Supports Springs and Bolts to Expand Auto Manufacturing in Ghana

Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana Ltd, an investment platform established by British International Investment (BII), has announced a strategic investment in Springs and Bolts Company Limited (SBCL), a Kumasi-based manufacturer of automotive...

Burkina Faso Says Mining Stake Plan Aims to Boost Confidence and Secure Continued Investment

Burkina Faso has moved to reassure mining investors that its revised mining stake framework is designed to build confidence and encourage long-term investment, not to discourage foreign capital, Mining Zimbabwe can report. By Rudairo Mapuranga...