The recent trade decision by United States President Donald Trump is now causing serious economic pressure across Africa. President Trump, under his “Liberation Day” trade policy, has introduced fresh tariffs …
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Tanzania Bans Food Imports from Malawi and South Africa Over Trade and Plant Health Issues
The government of Tanzania has stopped the importation of agricultural goods from both Malawi and South Africa with immediate effect. This decision was announced by the country’s Minister of Agriculture, …
The United Nations (UN) has again called on countries around the world to prepare fresh national climate action plans that will help keep the global temperature rise within 1.5 degrees …
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Senator Jimoh Ibrahim Urges World Bank, IMF to Prioritise Data for Africa’s Growth
The senator representing Ondo South and Chairman of Global Fleet Group, Jimoh Ibrahim, has stressed the need for Africa to embrace data-driven development to boost its economy and governance. Speaking …
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ICYMI: World Bank appointment: I’m honoured, says Dangote
Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has expressed happiness over his recent appointment into the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab. This group was created to …
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African financial markets are currently facing a challenging situation, influenced by both global and local factors. There is growing uncertainty in the global economy, as well as domestic political tensions …
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Nigeria signs minerals pact with South Africa in diversification push
Nigeria and South Africa have signed a new agreement to work together in the mining sector. Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, made this announcement on Thursday, …
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UAE’s Africa push prompts cautious optimism
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has now become the biggest foreign investor in Africa’s new business projects, with a total commitment of $110 billion between 2019 and 2023. Out of …
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Trump slaps tariffs on Africa as he hails ‘Liberation Day’
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred global trade waters by introducing heavy new tariffs that affect countries across Africa, as part of what he calls his “Liberation …
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The South African green investor who took on Trump – and won
South African businesswoman, Linda Mabhena-Olagunju, is fast becoming a big name in the renewable energy world, both in Africa and around the globe. Born and raised in a small village …