Seychelles’ ambitious economic roadmap—highlighted by plans to channel approximately $2 billion into a brand-new, independently managed sovereign wealth fund over the next five years—marks a pivotal evolution in island-nation financial governance. Targeting vital pillars such as infrastructure, health, and education, this initiative is designed to safeguard national resources and strengthen domestic systems against global economic […]
The proposed expansion of the Dangote Group into Kenya’s Lamu Port highlights the growing importance of cross-border investment, regional infrastructure, and corporate structuring in Africa. Connecting West and East Africa Lamu’s position within the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) corridor makes it a significant consideration for businesses seeking access to East African markets. For investors, […]
Tanzania’s mining sector has transformed into a major economic pillar, contributing significantly to the national GDP. However, this growth comes hand-in-hand with strict regulatory frameworks, local content mandates, and mandatory state equity. For international mining conglomerates and suppliers, entering this market requires more than operational vision—it requires a watertight structural foundation across four key pillars. […]
Angola is seeking to sustain oil production above the 1-million-barrel-per-day level while encouraging further investment in its upstream sector. Major developments include ExxonMobil’s extended commitment to offshore Block 15 through 2037 and plans for further onshore and offshore licensing activity. For international energy companies, contractors, and investors, these opportunities come with increasing requirements around local […]
Namibia’s aggressive push toward regional industrialization—highlighted by national initiatives to establish localized manufacturing and processing facilities across all 14 regions—signals a profound shift in Southern African economic policy. While this decentralization unlocks immense potential for local value addition, it creates complex multi-jurisdictional hurdles. For international investors, manufacturers, and supply-chain conglomerates looking to capitalize on […]
Benin’s 2026 Amending Finance Law introduces several changes affecting corporate profits, capital gains, digital transactions, and cross-border businesses. For multinational groups and investors operating in West Africa, understanding these developments is increasingly important when planning their Beninese operations and international tax structure. Corporate Tax & Investment Incentives Beninese businesses remain subject to the applicable corporate […]
The Government of Benin has launched the Benin Deal Room 2026 (BDR 2026), presenting more than 20 government-endorsed projects representing approximately US$2–3 billion in capital requirements across infrastructure, manufacturing, agro-industry, logistics, and energy. Alongside the development of the Glo-Djigbé Special Economic Zone (GDIZ), Benin is positioning itself as an emerging platform for industrial production, value-added […]
The World Bank Group has approved a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Benin, with an International Development Association (IDA) allocation of US$1.077 billion over the next decade, complemented by financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA). The framework is designed to support private-sector development, infrastructure, employment, human capital, […]
Coutts, the NatWest-owned private bank reputed to have the British monarch as its client, has raised its minimum client threshold from the previous £1 million to £3 million (€3.44 million, $4.05 million) in available assets (investments or cash savings). This shift reflects its strategy to focus on serving high-net-worth individuals. In effect from April 2026, […]
The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) has introduced a regulatory change allowing nationals of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) living abroad to open CFA-franc accounts with banks within the Union under conditions aligned with those applicable to residents. The measure, set out in Notice No. 001-03-2026, also maintains existing foreign-exchange, […]
