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These highlights are drawn from the Br\u00e8ves \u00c9conomiques \u2013 Afrique de l\u2019Ouest N\u00ba604, published by the Service \u00c9conomique R\u00e9gional d\u2019Abidjan on 30 October 2025.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire: Public Sector Power and Energy Expansion<\/strong><\/span><br \/>C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire continues to demonstrate fiscal resilience and industrial momentum. Public enterprises posted a consolidated revenue of<strong> \u20ac1.7 billion<\/strong> in the first half of 2025, exceeding targets by 9%. Key contributors include the Port Autonome d\u2019Abidjan, PETROCI, and BNI.<br \/>In the energy sector, crude oil production surged 50% year-on-year to 16.1 million barrels, largely due to the Baleine field coming online in late 2023. Meanwhile, natural gas output dipped slightly, and electricity generation rose<strong> 4.3%<\/strong>, with thermal sources dominating at<strong> 75.1%.<\/strong><br \/>Turaco Gold\u2019s Afema project also saw a <strong>14.4%<\/strong> increase in estimated gold resources, now totaling <strong>115.1 tonnes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Senegal: Infrastructure Wins and Investor Jitters<\/strong><\/span><br \/>Senegal\u2019s government announced upcoming reductions in electricity, fuel, and gas prices under the Pacte national de stabilit\u00e9 sociale. While aimed at easing household burdens, the move triggered investor concerns, reflected in falling Eurobond prices.<br \/>On the infrastructure front, French group NGE secured two major contracts: the final phase of the Hann Bay depollution project and coastal protection works on Gor\u00e9e Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Cap-Vert: Solar Modernization and Water Security<\/strong><\/span><br \/>Cap-Vert is scaling up its renewable energy ambitions. The Palmarejo solar plant will expand from <strong>4.4 MWc to 10 MWc<\/strong>, saving <strong>5,125 tonnes<\/strong> of fuel and avoiding <strong>18,750 tonnes of CO\u2082 emissions annually<\/strong>. This is the first project funded under the debt-for-climate agreement with Portugal.<br \/>Additionally, Toyota Tsusho will build two desalination plants on Santiago Island, backed by <strong>$100 million in financing from Japan.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Guinea-Bissau: Banking Reform in Motion<\/strong><br \/>The government finalized its exit from the Banque de l\u2019Afrique de l\u2019Ouest (BAO), transferring shares to Mauritania\u2019s Holdfin group. This recapitalization aims to restore regulatory compliance and revive operations in the country\u2019s largest banking network.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Liberia: Dual Energy Strategy<\/span><\/strong><br \/>Liberia signed a power purchase agreement for a 40 MW thermal plant in Monrovia, to be built by SGTPL. A second agreement is expected with Release Utilities Africa for a 23.75 MW solar plant and 10 MWh battery system.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Burkina Faso: Sugar and Gold<\/strong><\/span><br \/>The government increased SOSUCO\u2019s capital to <strong>\u20ac17.7 million<\/strong>, making it a majority state-owned enterprise. Plans include plantation rehabilitation and refinery modernization.<br \/>Orezone Gold reported <strong>$68.7 million<\/strong> in Q3 revenue from its Bombor\u00e9 mine, despite weather-related delays. Production is expected to ramp up in Q4 and reach <strong>3.3\u20133.7<\/strong> tonnes in 2025.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Niger: Uranium Ambitions<\/strong><\/span><br \/>Global Atomic raised <strong>CAD 37 million<\/strong> to advance its Dasa uranium project. The company is negotiating with a U.S. development bank for additional financing, with plant commissioning slated for late 2026.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Sierra Leone: Fertilizer Access and Inflation Eases<\/strong><\/span><br \/>The BAfD approved<strong> $2.3 million<\/strong> for the FOSTER project to improve fertilizer access for <strong>126,000 farmers.<\/strong> Inflation fell <strong>to 5.4%<\/strong> in September, down <strong>from 5.9%<\/strong> in August, with notable declines in housing, health, and transport costs.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Togo: Digital Ecosystem Emerges<\/strong><\/span><br \/>TogoTech, a new alliance of 15 startups, launched in Lom\u00e9 with support from GIZ and Vivendi Africa. The platform aims to position Lom\u00e9 as a regional tech hub, with startups active in logistics, fintech, and cybersecurity.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Regional Outlook: IMF Forecasts<\/strong><\/span><br \/>According to the IMF\u2019s October 2025 World Economic Outlook:<br \/>\u2022 Top GDP growth performers: <strong>Benin (7.0%), Guinea (7.2%), Niger (6.6%)<\/strong><br \/>\u2022 Lowest inflation rates: C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire <strong>(1.0%), Cap-Vert (1.5%), Senegal (2.0%)<\/strong><br \/>\u2022 Highest public debt: Senegal (<span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>122.9% of GDP), Cap-Vert (106%), Guinea-Bissau (76.2%)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>From gold mines to solar panels, West Africa\u2019s economic landscape is evolving rapidly. While public investment and energy reforms fuel optimism, fiscal discipline and investor confidence remain critical. As the region navigates global headwinds, its resilience and innovation offer promising signs for 2026 and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gold, Growth and Green Energy Across the Region West Africa\u2019s economies showed strong momentum in October 2025, with notable progress in mining, energy, and public finance. C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire led with \u20ac1.7 billion in public enterprise revenue, while Senegal advanced key infrastructure projects. 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