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South Africa’s Changing Trade Alliances May Impact Africa’s Economy

South 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

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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Guterres’ Advocacy Accelerates Africa’s Path to Renewable Energy Leadership

When UN Secretary-General António Guterres declared that “Africa has everything it takes to become a renewable superpower” at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), it was more than.

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A New Pact in Africa: Restoring Trust in Security Forces

Around the world, the relationship between citizens and security forces has increasingly come under strain, often marked by tragic episodes of police brutality resulting in loss of life. In 2024,.

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Africa’s Digital Economy: The Case for Data Centres

As the digital space steadily asserts itself as the commander of the 21st century, it reshapes how nations compete for influence, power, and prosperity. Its battlegrounds are cloud platforms, AI.

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How South Africa’s Nuclear Ambitions Could Transform Africa’s Energy Future

South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding nuclear power capacity, with the country’s environment minister recently upholding a 2017 decision granting state-owned Eskom the environmental authorisation to build and.

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Geopolitics and Clean Energy: Why Africa Must Be Careful with Import Tariffs

As Africa steps more decisively into the clean-energy arena, an unseen veil gathers on the horizon. Import tariffs and waning green-energy incentives, spanning solar panels, batteries, and electric-vehicle components, risk.

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The Billion-Dollar Industry of African Street Art

Street art across Africa has matured from informal, often undocumented expression into a dynamic economic sector. The global art market in 2024 registered a value approximating US $57 billion, with.

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Africa’s Entry into the Visa Market Redefines Economic Outlook

The global competition for wealthy investors is intensifying. As political, tax, and economic conditions shift across traditional hubs like the UK and the US, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) are increasingly seeking.

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The Politics of African Literature: Between Resistance and Representation

African literature today sits at a complex crossroads, navigating between resisting historical silences and asserting its own modes of representation. According to statista, the African books market is projected to.

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