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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Kenya and Uganda Deepen Trade Ties as U.S. Tariffs Reshape Africa’s Global Position
02/09/2025In July 2025, Donald Trump’s administration imposed sweeping tariffs on African exports, raising taxes by 10% across the board and up to 50% for selected nations. While South Africa, Nigeria,.
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A Global Perspective on the China-Africa Trade Dynamics Boosting Economies
29/08/2025Africa has rapidly emerged as one of the most important destinations for Chinese exports, a shift accelerated by the trade policies of the United States under Donald Trump. With tariffs.
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Russia-Egypt Partnership Deepens: What It Means for African Countries and Regional Stability
27/08/2025Russia has officially recognized Egypt as its largest trade and economic partner in Africa, cementing a partnership that is expected to exceed $9 billion in trade in 2025. This announcement.
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Africa’s Seat at the Table: How the Continent Can Lead Global Reform
14/08/2025Africa has moved from guest to member in some of the world’s most consequential forums. The African Union’s admission as a permanent member of the G20 in New Delhi in.
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Togo’s Port of Lomé: A Strategic Gateway for U.S.–Africa Trade
29/07/2025Togo’s Port of Lomé is fast becoming a critical maritime node for West Africa and international players eyeing strategic entry points into Africa. With its modern infrastructure, deep-water capacity, and.
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