L’agence Ecofin est une agence d’information économique africaine, créée en décembre 2010, basée à Yaoundé et à Genève. Elle rassemble une équipe de journalistes et d’experts, spécialisés dans les principaux secteurs africains de l’économie.

2 days ago · The global 15% minimum tax on multinational corporations took effect on January 1, 2024, in over 30 developed countries, including tax havens like Luxembourg and Switzerland. While the United States signed the agreement, it was never ratified during Joe Biden’s presidency. The decision by newly-elected U.S. President Donald Trump to...

1 day ago · The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) announced yesterday a new $5 billion local currency guarantee mechanism aimed at boosting financing for energy access projects across Africa. The announcement was made during the 'Mission 300' African Energy Summit in Tanzania, which brought together African heads of state, donors, and key energy sector...

1 day ago · The report highlights that Africa's entrepreneurial landscape is mainly made up of small, informal businesses, which face structurally low productivity levels and limited access to capital. Micro-businesses and self-employed entrepreneurs most of whom operate in the informal sector account for 84% of total jobs across Africa, according to a World...

Feb 19, 2019 · L’agence Ecofin est une agence d’information économique africaine, créée en décembre 2010, basée à Yaoundé et à Genève. Elle rassemble une équipe de journalistes et d’experts, spécialisés dans les principaux secteurs africains de l’économie.

Jan 23, 2025 · Despite a global decline in foreign investment, Africa saw a significant boost last year, largely driven by a single major urban and tourism project in Egypt. Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into Africa surged by 84% in 2024, reaching a record $94 billion, according to a report released on January...

3 days ago · The Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS), conducted by the World Economic Forum, aims to identify the risks facing the planet in the short, medium, and long term. The 2025 report reveals that environmental risks, once seen as distant threats, are now pressing concerns that are increasingly intertwined with other global...

L’agence Ecofin est une agence d’information économique africaine, créée en décembre 2010, basée à Yaoundé et à Genève. Elle rassemble une équipe de journalistes et d’experts, spécialisés dans les principaux secteurs africains de l’économie.

Jan 23, 2024 · Fintech remains the top choice for investors in Africa's startup ecosystem, with 2024 continuing the strong momentum seen in recent years. In 2024, African financial technology startups raised $1.034 billion, representing 47% of the total funding secured by startups across the continent. This marked an increase from 42% in 2023,...

Jan 10, 2025 · For the second year in a row, funding raised by African startups has declined. East Africa remains the continent's leading region for attracting such investments. In 2024, African startups raised $2.2 billion in equity, debt, and grants (excluding bond issuances), according to data released on January 6 by Africa: The...