CFA franc zone: a graphical representation of loans from China
September 6, 2018
Sources:CARI, franctrade
China’s USD60 billion pledge to Africa
September 6, 2018
The just ended Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing,China showcased South-South cooperation at a time when protectionist policies have gained ground in some major economies and which risk undermining North-South partnerships. China’s pledge of another USD60 billion in additional support for African countries has fueled debate on the sustainability of China’s financial and trading relationship with Africa. Meanwhile,
Cameroon
On the ground in Cameroon—Incentivising sustainable and quality cocoa
July 9, 2018
By Sona Ebai Jr. Opinion: Despite billions of CFA francs being spent to train farmers, more action to achieve good quality beans is needed with fierce urgency. The Cameroonian government plans to pay farmers a premium totaling up to 1 billion FCFA (US$ 1.8 million) to enable them produce higher
Softs
Intégrer la consommation du café dans les habitudes alimentaires
July 1, 2018
by Auguste Aouti-Communications officer (chargé de communication) at the inter-African Coffee Organization, Côte d’Ivoire KALDI, un jeune berger Ethiopien, a constaté un jour que la consommation des vives petites baies rouges qui poussaient dans la brousse aux alentours par son troupeau avait un effet énergisant sur lui. Il en mâcha à son tour quelques-unes et
Agriculturals
Cocoa’s Cinderella moment (featuring Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Brazil and Indonesia)
June 7, 2018
Franc view: The combination of tighter supply, rising demand and positive short-term technicals (the RSI appears deeply oversold) suggest cocoa prices will not return to the doldrums of 2017. The Ball Cocoa’s glittering rise, from $1,809/tonne on December 22, 2017 to a high of $2,914/tonne on May 1, 2018 (NY futures), was reminiscent of the