Sierra Leone’s ‘Peace Diamond’ sells for $6.5 million at auction
The 14th largest diamond in the world sold for $6536360 (USD) in New York on Monday (December 4). Sierra Leone will fund its development projects with the … source
The numerous benefits derived from the Moringa tree
Originally from India, the moringa oleifera is referred to as the miracle tree. Known as the mouroum, all parts of the plant are edible. At the University of Mauritius, ……
Franc CFA losing its value while Ghana and Guinea increase cocoa and cashew production
Ghana’s increment of producer price of cocoa, the Franc CFA and cashew production in Guinea are the focus of Business Africa this week with Afolake Oyinloye. source
Burkina Faso’s strawberry business strives for international standards [Business Africa]
Burkina Faso strawberry business The Burkinabe strawberry market is trying to impose itself in the international market. Made in Burkina Faso strawberries are … source
2018 VivaTech conference kicks off
The VivaTech start-up technology summit kicked off on Thursday in the French capital, Paris with several global tech leaders in attendance. The three day event … source
Annual voodoo celebration takes place in Benin [No Comment]
Every January, thousands of voodoo followers go to the beach in Ouidah, Benin where they worship spirits and pay homage to the millions of slaves who have … source
Guinea’s Conde names new PM amid rising political tensions
Guinea President Alpha Conde on Monday named Ibrahima Kassory Fofana as the country’s new prime minister amid heightened political tensions and … source
Central African states diversify economies & we focus on Ghana cocoa farmers’ pension…
Central African states diversify economies* Transforming the agro-industry is a major target for the The Development Bank of Central Africa States. The bank … source
The World Cup trophy makes a stopover in Senegal [no comment]
The FIFA World Cup trophy made a stopover Sunday in Dakar, as part of an advertising journey in several countries.… READ MORE … source
Congo appoints new head for debt-ridden state oil company
Congo Republic has appointed a new head for the state-run oil company. President Denis Sassou Nguesso named Maixent Raoul Ominga with immediate … source