The Government of Niger has unveiled on February 5 plans to launch a new national airline alongside a regional carrier as part of a broader strategy to enhance air connectivity both within the country and across the Sahel region. According to the Nigerien News Agency, Colonel Salisu Mahaman Salisu, the Minister of Transport and Equipment, […]
Mali’s revenue from gold mining activities fell by 26% due to lower taxes, official figures showed. Mali is the fourth largest gold producer in Africa. The mineral accounted for 80% of its exports and represents some 10% of its GDP. The revenue paid by mining companies to the Treasury fell to 563.8 billion CFA francs […]
Ethiopia plans to create about 3 million jobs in the 2019-2020 fiscal year. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed while he was presenting the country’s annual report to the House of Peoples’ Representatives at the national parliament. In his address, he raised issues on sustaining economic development and peace and security, as […]
