Botswana Introduces Economic Transformation Programme Aimed at Diversification
The Government of Botswana has announced the launch of the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP), an ...
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Côte d’Ivoire Launches Ambitious $800 Million Fund to Propel Tech Innovation
Côte d’Ivoire has unveiled a substantial 450 billion CFA franc initiative (approximately USD 800 million) aimed ...
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Kenya’s Flower Exports Face Setbacks Following US Tariff Measures
Kenya’s floriculture sector—renowned for its high-quality roses, carnations, and summer blooms—has encountered new challenges in its ...
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African Development Bank to Elect New President as U.S. Plans Major Funding Reduction
The African Development Bank (AfDB), the continent’s premier multilateral development institution, is set to elect a ...
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South Africa’s DA Party Launches Legal Challenge Against Employment Equity Targets
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) party has initiated a legal challenge against the Employment Equity Amendment ...
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Mozambique’s Rice Import Bill Reaches Historic High Following Agricultural Decline
Mozambique’s reliance on rice imports reached an unprecedented level in 2024, with the import bill climbing ...
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Nigeria Endorses ECOWAS Tariff Offers to Strengthen Intra-African Trade under AfCFTA
In a significant stride towards deeper economic integration on the African continent, Nigeria has formally signed ...
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Fight to Save South Africa’s GNU While Navigating Economic and Political Tensions
The Government of National Unity (GNU) in South Africa faces a critical juncture as the two ...
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Obama Criticises Trump’s Leadership as Contrary to Core Democratic Values
In a recent address at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, former U.S. President Barack Obama ...
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How Much Does the U.S. Charge Africa in Tariffs? The Numbers May Surprise You!
Under President Donald Trump’s current administration, the U.S. has imposed varying tariff rates on African nations. ...
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