Economy 28 June 2024

Cameroon’s coffee and cocoa industries making progress

Many African countries are now prioritising the processing of raw materials to promote industrialisation and local consumption. The authorities and players in various sectors, notably coffee and cocoa, are actively committed to this approach, as our correspondent in Yaoundé witnessed during the Coffee and Cocoa Festival.

Business Frequency 24 June 2024

President Adesina’s vision of Africa’s Economic prospects

"Africa will be the pivotal continent in the world” tells Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group in a keynote address delivered to Chatham House earlier this month.

Culture 21 June 2024

Mata Gabin, multidisciplinary artist from Côte d’Ivoire

Actress, poet, singer and artist, Mata Gabin is passionate about art and refuses to be confined to a single discipline. Her eclectic career path and love of creativity have led her to explore various artistic fields with exceptional intensity. In this interview, she tells us about her current projects, her inspirations, and her commitment to the emancipation of women and the promotion of the African diaspora.

Tech 19 June 2024

Nollywoodweek, new technologies made in Africa

The African continent is increasingly establishing itself as a major player on the global technology scene. For several years now, Africa has been experiencing a technological effervescence marked by rapid growth in various sectors, including information and communication technologies, fintech, innovative start-ups and artificial intelligence.

Tech 14 June 2024

Wind in the sails for African startups at Vivatech 2024

The African High Tech world was in Paris last month. These startups of Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria among others were eager to showcase their technologies and discover the new features presented at the eighth edition of the Vivatech Technology Fair. They were also interested in the possibilities for partnerships and networking within an international ecosystem which is discovering the potential of the African market. The event was dominated by the arrival of artificial intelligence that some of the continent’s startups are starting to adopt.

Economy 13 June 2024

AIPO Symposium 2024, an opportunity for Africa

A crucial issue for the protection of heritage and an incomparable tool for economic development: the designation of origin is making headway in Africa. The African Intellectual Property Organisation (OAPI) is a regional office covering 17 countries in West and Central Africa.

Economy 12 June 2024

South Africa: the ANC short of a parliamentary majority

Millions of South Africans went to the polls at the end of the month. It was a big turnout and this general election in one of Africa’s largest economies was labelled historic for what was at stake: the possibility that the ANC, Nelson Mandela's Party, would lose the majority and be forced into a coalition government. To talk about the election results and their consequences, Professor Sam Koma, Director of school of Economics and Management, Limpopo University joined us from South Africa.

Culture 7 June 2024

Nukreche Pouna, fashion designer and creator

Originally from Congo-Brazzaville, Nukreche Pouna has conquered the world of fashion with her bold creations and refined sense. As a stylist and creator of the brand KRESHESSE, she has made a name for herself on the international stage and stands out for her exceptional use of raffia.

Society 6 June 2024

30 years of commemoration of the genocide in Rwanda

Heading to Rwanda, where the widows of the genocide are coming together within the association AVEGA. In this year marking the 30th anniversary of the genocide, these women are joining forces to support the victims by helping them overcome their trauma and providing them with comfort, while also seeking ways to meet their needs. They hope to contribute to the reconstruction of their country in this way.