Cotonou to host first Auto Moto Show on October 12-15

Benin’s economic capital Cotonou will host on October 12-15, the country’s auto moto show, dubbed “Cotonou Auto Moto Show”, with the aim to provide a platform to stakeholders of the sector to promote their services. Bruno Gnide Houenou, the chairman of the show, said that the exhibition will also offer users and enthusiasts of vehicles […]

Moroccan CGEM, Chinese CCPIT sign MoU to strengthen economic & trade ties

The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) signed Monday, through videoconference, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen economic and trade relations between Morocco and China, particularly in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. Under this agreement, initialed by CGEM president Chakib Alj, and […]

ECOWAS confirms withdrawal of Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali from the organization within 6-month period

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are set to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This decision was acknowledged by ECOWAS Heads of State during a Summit held in Abuja on Sunday, December 15. A six-month Transition period will commence on January 29, 2025, after which the exit of the three Sahelian […]