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Africa’s Tax-Free Zones: Risk or Pathway to Industrialisation?

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are often promoted as economic game changers, particularly in regions struggling to diversify exports, create jobs, and boost investments. SEZs are tax-free enclaves where businesses thrive,.

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Africa’s Maritime Leap: Mega Container Ships Signal New Era in West African Trade

As the world continues to expand its global trade networks, Africa is increasingly positioning itself as a vital hub in international commerce. A groundbreaking development in this trajectory is the.

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Afreximbank Launches Billion Dollar Credit Facility to Bolster Intra-African Fuel Trade

To reduce fuel dependency among African and Caribbean nations, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched a $3 billion revolving credit facility. The initiative is designed to ease access to.

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U.S. Eyes Major Investment in Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project

The United States has expressed a strong interest in investing in one of Africa’s most ambitious infrastructure undertakings—the Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline. The initiative, which aims to connect Nigeria’s vast natural.

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Beyond Borders: How AfCFTA Could Unite the Continent

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), often likened to a bridge stretching across the fragmented economies of the continent, offers more than just commerce; it promises a renaissance, a.

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Nigeria Calls for Resilience Among African Nations Amid U.S. Tariff Measures

In the wake of recent trade policies introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump, Nigeria has taken a proactive stance, urging fellow African nations to demonstrate resilience in the face of.

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Why Intra-African Trade Is Africa’s Best Bet for Economic Takeoff

At no point in modern history has Africa stood closer to a turning point—one that could define its economic destiny for generations. With a population of 1.3 billion and a.

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Can Africa Create a Unified Stock Exchange?

The global financial sector thrives on interconnectedness, with stock exchanges serving as crucial pillars of economic growth. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) commands a market capitalisation exceeding $28 trillion,.

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ECOWAS Currency: Paving the Way for Economic Integration in West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to introduce the Eco, a unified currency designed to foster trade and economic integration among its 15 member countries. The.

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Can Africa Unite Beyond Trade Agreements?

Africa is more connected now than ever through commerce, yet politically and socially, it remains deeply fragmented. The dream of a united Africa is as old as the independence movements.

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