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Fly Gabon: Imminent Take-off of the New National Airline

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The new national airline of Gabon, Fly Gabon, is set to take to the skies next week. This announcement follows the recent acquisition of its second ATR 72-600, marking a crucial step in the launch of its operations. Nyl Moret-Mba, CEO of Fly Gabon, confirmed in an interview with the daily newspaper L’Union that the first flights will begin next week. “We have completely renovated the old national terminal with our own funds. All our domestic flights will depart from there,” he stated, emphasizing the company’s commitment to providing a…

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SENEGAL-TRANSPORTS-INNOVATION / Electric car: a regulatory framework put in place in Senegal

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 (APS) The Minister of Infrastructure and Land and Air Transport, Malick Ndiaye, promised, Monday, in Dakar, to support the regulatory framework put in place the same day to promote and regulate the use of electric car in Senegal. ”It is necessary to put in place a regulatory framework to encourage dealers, importers and users to opt for electric vehicles,” said Mr. Ndiaye. He was speaking at a workshop devoted to the establishment of a regulatory framework responsible for governing the entry of electric cars into Senegal. ”The regulatory framework examined…

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Dubai’s Hala E-hailing App Makes First Move into Africa with Egyptian Expansion

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Dubai-based ride-hailing service Hala is setting its sights on new horizons, announcing its first international expansion into Egypt. Through a strategic partnership with MwaslaTech, a local provider of smart transport solutions, Hala plans to bring its innovative e-hailing platform to Egyptian customers. This agreement marks a significant milestone for Hala, signifying its ambition to grow beyond the United Arab Emirates. The company aims to leverage its success in the UAE to capture a share of Egypt’s rapidly growing ride-hailing market. According to industry estimates, the Egyptian ride-hailing market is projected…

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Abidjan-Lagos Road Corridor: ECOWAS Takes a New Step with a Validation Workshop on Trade and Transport Facilitation

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The ECOWAS Commission organized a three-day technical workshop to review an interim report on the trade and transport facilitation study for the Abidjan-Lagos road corridor development project. This workshop, held from June 27 to 29, 2024, in Lomé, brought together representatives from member states, regional and international institutions, as well as development partners, to review progress made and agree on a framework for the smooth movement of goods, services, people, and vehicles along the corridor. The main objective of the workshop was to validate the interim report and gather feedback…

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TUNISIA HAS ISSUED 93 CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN FOR THE AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA (AfCFTA) AGREEMENT

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Tunisia has issued 93 certificates of origin for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement to export chemical products, agri-food products, and semi-automatic machines to several African countries, primarily Cameroon, Ghana, Tanzania, and Mauritius, according to Bochra Lejmi, Director of Economic and Commercial Cooperation with Africa at the Ministry of Trade and Export Development. In a statement to TAP Agency, the official specified that the chemical products exported to these countries include resin, chemical fertilizers, quicklime, and hydrated lime, as well as agri-food products such as cheese and mustard.…

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A LEAP TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY: CÔTE D’IVOIRE INITIATES A FLAGSHIP BRT PROJECT 

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Logis-T Africa – The Ivorian government has officially launched the construction of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) connecting Yopougon to Bingerville, an ambitious project aimed at transforming Abidjan’s urban landscape and significantly improving citizen mobility. During a ceremony marking the start of construction, the Ivorian Prime Minister emphasized the importance of this project within the framework of President Alassane Ouattara’s development vision. The BRT is part of a broader strategy to modernize the urban public transport system of the economic capital. With a total cost of 242 billion FCFA, the…

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DRC : TRANSCO bolsters its fleet with 16 new Mercedes-Benz buses

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Congo’s public transport company, TRANSCO, on Monday took delivery of a new batch of 16 Mercedes-Benz buses assembled in Kinshasa by Suprême Automobile. This acquisition is part of the government’s program to modernize TRANSCO’s fleet and improve the quality of public transport services. The reception ceremony was attended by TRANSCO’s Director General Cyprien Mbere Moba, the Secretary General for Transport, and a representative of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communication. Mr. Mbere Moba expressed his gratitude to President Félix Tshisekedi and his government for this crucial…

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Boosting Intra-African Trade: ECA Convenes Experts to Bridge the Implementation Gap

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In a crucial move towards strengthening Africa’s economic integration, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), alongside the African Union (AU), has hosted an Expert Group Meeting (EGM)  in Douala, Cameroon. This gathering aims to address a critical challenge: ensuring the effective implementation of the Boosting Intra-African Trade (BIAT) Action Plan, aligning it with the transformative goals of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Unlocking Africa’s Trade Potential Despite Africa’s vast economic potential, the continent’s share of global exports remains low, hovering around 3%. This underscores the pressing…

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AFREXIMBANK GRANTS A $100 MILLION CREDIT TO BOOST TRADE FLOWS TO AND FROM THE DRC

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Afreximbank Accorde un Crédit Commercial de 100 Millions de Dollars à Rawbank en RDC

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a landmark agreement for a US$100-million trade finance facility with Rawbank, a leading commercial bank in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This significant deal aims to enhance trade flows into and out of the DRC, providing much-needed support for the country’s economic development. This facility, the largest trade finance agreement ever extended by Afreximbank to a commercial bank in the DRC, is expected to alleviate pressure on the country’s balance of payments. The facility utilizes the trade finance instruments offered by the…

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Gabon’s ANAC and Ethiopian Aviation University Partner to Boost Aviation Development

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The Gabonese Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) recently undertook a successful mission to the Ethiopian Aviation University (EAU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This mission aligns with a national campaign to raise awareness among Gabonese youth about aviation careers and develop technical and operational skills related to civil aviation. Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Skills Led by ANAC’s Director General and a delegation comprising aviation experts, the mission’s primary objective was to formalize a strategic partnership with EAU. This partnership aims to strengthen civil aviation skills in Gabon and support the country’s ambition…

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