APRNEWS - The Ivorian subsidiary of Coris Bank International approved a new credit line worth CFA10 billion ($17.9 million) to local SMEs. The document was recently signed between the company and the ministry of trade, craft, and SMEs’ promotion.

REUTERS - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday any retaliation against U.S. sanctions must not hurt the Russian economy or partners that do business in Russia, signaling that a package of counter-sanctions measures being prepared may be watered down.