South Africa’s second biggest party in the ruling coalition, the Democratic Alliance (DA), has warned that the 30% tariff imposed by former United States President Donald Trump on the country’s …
International Relations
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AfricaAgricultureEconomic PolicyGovernanceInternational RelationsInternational TradePoliticsSouth Africa
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ACTIF2025 Seals $300m Africa-Caribbean Trade and Investment Deals
The Fourth AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) ended in Grenada with over US $300 million in deals signed and a strong commitment to deepen Africa–Caribbean collaboration. Co-hosted by Afreximbank …
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BusinessCapital MarketDigital EconomyEconomyFinancial InclusionInternational RelationsLeadershipNigeria
SEC DG Emomotimi Agama Elected Vice Chairman of IOSCO Africa
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has been elected Vice Chairman of the Africa/Middle East Regional Committee (AMERC) of the International Organisation …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentBusinessFinancial InclusionFintechInnovationInternational RelationsNigeriaTechnology
FirstBank Champions Inclusion and Digital Innovation at Canada-Africa Fintech Summit
FirstBank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its leadership role in driving financial inclusion and digital innovation by sponsoring the Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS) 2025. The bank said in a statement on …
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DevelopmentEconomyHousingInfrastructureInternational RelationsNigeriaUrban Development
Nigeria Explores Kuwait Fund Partnership for Housing and Urban Development
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is seeking partnership opportunities with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) to boost infrastructure projects that will support affordable housing …
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AfricaDiplomacyEnergyInternational RelationsSecurity
US, Turkey Step Up Talks on Libya, Sudan, Somalia Cooperation
The United States and Turkey have held fresh high-level talks aimed at strengthening cooperation on key regional issues, with the ongoing crisis in Libya topping the agenda. The meeting took …
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AFRICA NEWSCrimeInternational RelationsMedia RegulationPoliticsSecurity
Angola Arrests Suspects in Alleged Continental Coup Plot
Angola has moved against what it says is a continent-wide network plotting regime change, arresting three people accused of terrorism. Those arrested include two Russian nationals and an Angolan journalist …
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International AffairsInternational RelationsInternational Trade
Alcohol Industry Warns $2bn Loss, 25,000 Jobs at Risk Over US Tariffs on EU Goods
A coalition of 57 alcohol industry groups has raised alarm over the United States’ decision to impose a 15 per cent tariff on European Union goods, warning that it could …
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African AffairsConflict ResolutionGovernanceHumanitarianInternational RelationsPeace & Security
Libya Makes Biggest Jump in 2025 Global Peace Rankings
Libya has recorded the biggest improvement in the world on the 2025 Global Peace Index, jumping 25 places to rank 131st, with a peace score of 2.4 points. This is …
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African PoliticsDiplomacyEconomyInternational RelationsInternational TradePeace and ConflictRegional Security
Ethiopia Names New Somalia Envoy to Mend Ties
Ethiopia has taken a major diplomatic step by officially resuming full diplomatic relations with Somalia after months of serious tension between the two neighbouring countries. On Tuesday, Ethiopia’s newly appointed …