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Egypt Strengthens Economic Compass with €1 Billion EU Support

Egypt has received a €1.16 billion tranche from the European Union, marking a decisive step in securing economic stability amidst a challenging regional landscape. This support forms part of a.

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New US Visa Bond Rules: What African Citizens Need to Know

At the outset of 2026, the United States implemented a major shift in its visa issuance framework, introducing a refundable “visa bond” requirement for citizens of a growing list of.

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Africa Strikes Back at COP30: The Continent That Won’t Be Ignored

As the world converged in Belém, Brazil, for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), a familiar tension resurfaced: the widening gulf between climate pledges and tangible action. Yet, amid.

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Beyond Symbolism: Turning Africa’s G20 Spotlight Into Sustainable Growth

Africa’s most urgent development challenges rose to the top of the agenda at the 2025 G20, marking a significant diplomatic win. It spotlighted three interlinked systemic barriers undermining Africa’s economic.

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The Impact of South Africa’s Visa Waiver for Estonia

In 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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Beyond the Podium: The AU’s Quiet Diplomacy at UNGA80

At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, much attention naturally falls on speeches from world leaders and headline-grabbing pledges. Yet behind the scenes, the.

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China & South Africa Deepen Investment Ties amid U.S. Tariff Pressures

When 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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UNGA 80 and Africa: Driving the Global Peace and Security Agenda

On the floor of the United Nations General Assembly’s 80th session, one truth has rung louder than the echo of any applause: Africa is no longer at the periphery of.

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Bits, Bytes & Regulation: Mapping Africa’s Tech Policy Landscape in 2025

In 2025, regulation sits at the intersection of accelerating technology and fragile public trust. Globally, nations have moved beyond debating whether to regulate digital platforms, artificial intelligence, data flows and.

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Kenya and Uganda Deepen Trade Ties as U.S. Tariffs Reshape Africa’s Global Position

In 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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