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Expanded access to the Chinese market: 53 African countries will benefit from zero tariffs starting May 1st

China has taken a decisive step in reshaping its economic relationship with Africa. Starting May 1 2026, Beijing will remove all import tariffs on goods originating from 53 African countries,…

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Donald Trump extends the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for a year, bringing renewed hope to african exporters

AGOA allows around thirty African countries to export more than 1,700 products…

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Local rubber, imported tires : the paradox of Africa’s growing automotive market

Africa’s tire market is booming, fueled by rapid urbanization, demographic growth, and…

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Rwanda : aiming for leadership in africa’s service exports

The government’s ambition is clear: to enable local service providers from ICT…

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Africa’s investment landscape in 2025: TOP economies, FDI flows, and investor protections

The Global Attractiveness Index 2025 evaluates 146 countries, representing 98% of global…

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Africa: six nations rank among world’s most exposed to U.S. trade shocks

The ODI Global think tank estimates that the 114 low and middle…

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Senegal: Ousmane Sonko’s visit to Turkey infrastructure, industry, agriculture the two countries strengthen their economic ties

 Ranked as the 20th largest economy worldwide by the Organisation for Economic…

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South Africa : the responds of the country to Trump’s 30% tariffs with export support and strategic diversification

Central to Pretoria’s plan is the establishment of an Export Support Desk,…

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Africa: Braemar Plc opens first office in Cape Town in bold move to expand maritime services

This new office launch represents a major step forward in achieving the…

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Kenya : set to become the leading economic power in East Africa

According to recent forecasts by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kenya is set to become East Africa’s leading economy in…

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Africa: exploring the continent’s dominance in mobile money with 1.1 billion accounts and 74% of global Transactions

Africa is leading the global transformation in digital finance, according to the 2025 State of the Industry Report on Mobile…

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Rwanda : the country wants to establish strict guidelines for online businesses

The Rwandan government has decided to strengthen consumer protection by introducing an ambitious bill faced with the rise of e-commerce.…

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Rwanda : import permits now required for agricultural, chemical and construction products

As part of its efforts to enhance consumer safety and improve the quality of products entering its market, Rwanda has…

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Algeria 2025, a land of opportunity

With its economy in full transformation, Algeria is positioning itself as fertile ground for private investment. Tourism, industry, energy, agriculture…

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Rwanda : how to exceed $819 million in digital Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by 2035

With its ambitious digital strategy, Rwanda aims to become a regional technology hub. Despite structural challenges, the country intends to…

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Africa : why private investors remain cautious in 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, Africa is witnessing a marked drop in private capital investment, according to the latest…

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Money laundering : how Senegal restored its image for the investment community

Senegal has just been removed from the "grey list" of countries whose regimes for combating money laundering, the financing of…

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India conquers the Cameroon market : a new era of economic cooperation

Indian investors have been exploring investment opportunities in Cameroon since September 20, 2024. This is part of the Indian economic…

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