What Niger’s $144.7 Million AfDB Deal Means for Its Energy Future
07/10/2025It’s not every day that a $144.7 million deal promises to change the trajectory of an entire nation — but for Niger, this is more than a financial agreement. It’s.
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Kenya’s New Wealth & Infra Funds: A Path Out of Debt or a Risky Gamble?
07/10/2025Kenyan President William Ruto has unveiled plans to establish a sovereign wealth fund alongside an infrastructure fund, a move aimed at attracting investment into critical sectors while steering the country.
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Waiting on AGOA: How Currency Markets Brace for Trade Shock in Africa
03/10/2025Global markets often react to policy decisions long before their full economic effects are felt. For many African economies, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has functioned for a.
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The Impact of South Africa’s Visa Waiver for Estonia
29/09/2025In many countries in Africa, people long for the ease of travelling with nothing but passports, but for citizens of Estonia, this is now a reality. South Africa’s recent decision.
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China & South Africa Deepen Investment Ties amid U.S. Tariff Pressures
25/09/2025When Washington tightened the screws with steep tariffs on South African exports, Pretoria found itself at a crossroads. No longer assured of duty-free access under AGOA, South Africa now confronts.
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AGOA at Risk: What It Means for African Industries
18/09/2025The African Growth and Opportunity Act, better known as AGOA, was born in 2000 with the hope of being more than just a trade deal. Envisioned under President Bill Clinton,.
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WTO Fisheries Deal and Its Impact on Africa’s Marine Future
16/09/2025The entry into force of the World Trade Organisation’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (AFS) marks a pivotal moment in global trade and environmental governance. For Africa, a continent with both.
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India’s Shift to African Oil: Why IOC’s New Strategy Matters for Africa
08/09/2025India’s state-owned refining giant, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), has quietly made a strategic adjustment in its global procurement, favouring West African and Middle Eastern crude over U.S. barrels. The move,.
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Africa’s Solar Take-Off: The Record Import Boom Rewiring the Continent
05/09/2025Over the 12 months to June 2025, imports of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels into Africa reached record levels, driven overwhelmingly by Chinese exports. The scale is striking: total panel imports.
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South Africa’s Changing Trade Alliances May Impact Africa’s Economy
04/09/2025South Africa, Africa’s most industrialised economy, is entering a decisive phase in its global trade posture. The imposition of 30% tariffs on South African exports by the United States in.
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