Senegal farming

Inflation-hit Nigeria to criminalize corn exports to meet local needs

Nigeria’s senate plans to pass legislation to criminalize the export of corn amid concerns over hunger and rising staple prices in Africa’s most populous nation. Nigeria has been grappling with a worsening food inflation which surged to 39.16% in October this year. This inflation has been exacerbated by climate conditions, currency devaluation and the removal […]

Côte d’Ivoire: SUNU Group withdraws from State-controlled BICICI

Sunu Finance group has pulled out as main shareholder from Cote Ivoire’s trade and industry bank BICICI now controlled by a State-run consortium, “Sika Finance” reports. The holding has sold its 19.11 shares for $35.6 million to Abidjan-based Brandon & MCain Capital, an investment firm founded by Ahmed Cisse, the President of Côte d’Ivoire’s employers’ […]

Tunisia, South Korea ink multiple agreements

Tunisia and South Korea signed Thursday in Tunis several agreements in multiple areas including investment and trade, ahead of the second Economic Forum between the two countries, Tunisie Numerique reports. Najla Bouden, Tunisia’s Premier, the media notes, received a high-key South Korea delegation headed by Park Heong Joon, who doubles as Mayor of Busan Metropolitan […]