La Tribune Afrique

Cameroon’s Minim-Martap Bauxite Project Faces Delays and Doubts Amid Falling Prices and Financial Strain

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Slump in global bauxite prices threatens Cameroon’s flagship extraction venture Global bauxite price declines and mounting financial constraints are threatening the viability of Cameroon’s premier bauxite extraction initiative, casting doubt on the future of the Minim-Martap project. Industry analysts and corporate filings indicate that shifting market dynamics and debt repayment concerns have led stakeholders to … Read more

Guinea: $49M China Loan Funds Huawei ‘Safe City’ Surveillance Network

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Guinea is poised to significantly expand its surveillance capabilities with a $48.9 million “Safe City” project financed by China, a development that reflects a growing trend of Chinese investment in African security technology. Approved by the country’s National Transition Council on March 13th, the project will see the installation of an extensive network of smart … Read more

Africa’s Cotton Industry & WTO Reform: Boosting Trade & 2026 World Cup Impact

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The WTO Deepens Cooperation with Africa: A Focus on Trade Transformation and Industrialization As global commerce navigates a dynamic landscape valued at approximately $35 trillion in 2025, with slower growth anticipated in Europe and North America, the African continent is emerging as a region of robust commercial expansion. However, Africa still represents a relatively small … Read more

US Commits $1.3B to Health Security in Burkina Faso, Niger & DRC

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U.S. Bolsters Health Security Partnerships in Africa with $1.3 Billion Investment The United States is significantly expanding its health security collaboration with several African nations, committing $1.3 billion over five years through a series of health agreements. Burkina Faso, Niger, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are the initial beneficiaries of this substantial investment, … Read more

Senegal: New Real Estate Fund Targets Diaspora Investment to Tackle Housing Crisis

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Senegal Turns to Diaspora Investment to Tackle Housing Crisis and Debt Dakar is embarking on an ambitious plan to leverage the financial power of its diaspora community to address a critical housing shortage and alleviate mounting public debt. The Senegalese government recently announced the creation of the Fonds Commun de Placement Immobilier Diaspora Sénégal (FCPI-DS), … Read more

Temu Nigeria: Data Privacy Probe Threatens E-commerce Growth

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2026-02-19 06:45:00 Au Nigeria, la trajectoire de Temu sur le marché du commerce électronique pourrait se heurter à un premier obstacle réglementaire. La Commission nigériane de protection des données (NDPC) a annoncé lundi 16 février l’ouverture d’une enquête visant la plateforme chinoise, soupçonnée de violer la législation locale sur la protection des données personnelles. Une … Read more

EBRD Invests €84 Million in Nigeria’s Leading Bank

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: ## Analysis of the Article 1.Core Topic & Audience: The core topic of the article is‍ the European Bank for Reconstruction and Progress (BERD)’s increasing investment in trade‍ finance within Sub-saharan Africa,specifically focusing on⁤ a recent loan to Access Bank⁣ in Nigeria.⁣ It explores how this⁤ investment aims to boost trade, particularly intra-African⁣ trade, … Read more

>Zambia’s Mining Sector Embraces the Chinese Yuan

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The Growing Use of the Renminbi in Africa: Beyond a Symbolic Shift Several African nations are increasingly exploring the use of the Chinese yuan (renminbi) in trade and finance, driven by pragmatic considerations of cost, risk mitigation, and access to liquidity. While the renminbi isn’t poised to challenge the US dollar’s dominance anytime soon, it’s … Read more