Kenya recorded a significant drop in the number of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals in 2024, but the total value of those deals went up sharply, showing a shift in …
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Uganda’s Coffee Exports Surge in May with Over 790,000 Bags Shipped
Uganda’s coffee exports surged in May 2025, buoyed by a successful main harvest in the Masaka and south-western regions, according to the latest report from the Uganda Coffee Development Authority …
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Stakeholders Push for Non-Oil Trade to Boost Nigeria’s Intra-African
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s trade sector are banking on the growth of non-oil exports to revitalise the country’s intra-African trade, despite a notable decline in export earnings to the continent. According …
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Shettima Urges Private Sector to Support Economic Reforms
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the organised private sector in Nigeria to actively support the Federal Government’s ongoing policy reforms aimed at stabilising the economy, creating jobs, and …
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Afreximbank flags fresh threats to Africa’s growth
The Senior Executive Vice President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Denys Denya, has warned that new threats are emerging against Africa’s development and economic independence, similar to the resistance …
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AfCFTA Targets $712 Billion Digital Trade Market
Africa is preparing to enter a new phase of digital transformation through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), aiming to access a digital trade market worth $712 billion by …
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Tinubu Targets China Market as Nigeria Eyes Net Export Status Within 5 Years
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that Nigeria is now in a strategic position to become a net exporter to China within the next five years, following China’s recent decision …
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Potential Deadlock in South Africa’s Auto Sector Wage Talks
South Africa’s automotive sector, a vital part of the country’s manufacturing landscape, faces a possible shutdown as wage negotiations reach a critical point. The National Union of Metalworkers of South …
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Mali and Russia Deepen Economic and Security Ties with New Cooperation Agreements
Mali and Russia have signed a series of new agreements aimed at boosting mutual trade, strengthening economic cooperation, and expanding their strategic alliance, particularly in the areas of energy and …
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WTO Sets Up Panels to Tackle Canada-China Trade Disputes Over Tariffs on Cars
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has announced the creation of two separate expert panels to examine ongoing trade tensions between China and Canada. This development, disclosed on Monday, follows formal …