Industry Dynamics

This announcement was made at a coordination meeting co-chaired by Mr. Cherdoud and Mr. Djamel Guidoum, Deputy CEO of the Iris Group. The gathering brought together managers from both companies as well as representatives of professional unions for taxi drivers and passenger and g...

Tanzania recorded a significant increase in vehicle imports during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting rising demand for private transportation and fuel-efficient vehicles amid increasing fuel prices and anticipated tax adjustments.

Morocco’s automotive industry has continued to strengthen its position as the country’s leading export sector, with exports exceeding MAD 77 billion ($8.216 billion) by the end of May 2026, marking a 15.9% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the latest da...

On June 29, Ivory Coast's Ministry of Animal and Fisheries Resources signed a memorandum of understanding in Cairo with Egypt's General Authority for Fish Resources Development (GAFRD).

Stellantis has suspended plans to build its first manufacturing plant in South Africa as low-cost Chinese automakers reshape the country's automotive market and intensify competitive pressure across the continent.

Kenya-based Simba Corporation has announced a Sh1 billion ($7.7 million) investment to establish a dedicated electric vehicle (EV) assembly line at its Mombasa facility through its subsidiary, Associated Vehicle Assemblers (AVA). The move reflects the company's long-term commitme...

Ethiopia coffee exports have reached a new high, with the government confirming US$3bn in earnings for the 2025/26 fiscal year and setting an ambitious target to double that to US$6bn by 2031.

Tanzania gold exports continue to anchor the country’s regional trade position, keeping the overall balance in surplus even as performance across zones diverges.

With the 2025/26 cotton season over, West Africa's leading producers have turned their attention to the next crop. While Benin wants to strengthen its lead, Burkina Faso and Mali are looking to recover lost ground. Côte d’Ivoire, meanwhile, is focused on rebuilding after two diff...