Ghana Cracks Down on Gold Smuggling with New Centralised Trading Law
Ghana has introduced sweeping reforms to its gold trade regulations in a bold move to clamp down on rampant smuggling that has cost the nation […]
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Côte D’Ivoire Eyes European Pivot Amid US Tariff Dispute on Cocoa Exports
Faced with the prospect of steep new US tariffs, Côte D’Ivoire is re-evaluating its international trade alliances, signalling a potential shift towards closer economic ties […]
Third GITEX Africa Morocco Kicks off in Marrakech
The 3rd edition of GITEX Africa kicked off in Marrakech on Monday, in the presence of more than 45,000 participants and over 1,400 exhibitors from […]
Fitch Ratings expects no African credit downgrades following Trump’s moves
Trump’s aid freeze and tariffs would not lead to African credit downgrades, Fitch Ratings said in a recent analysis, citing low integration of most African […]
Côte d’Ivoire Threatens to Increase Cocoa Price in Response to US Tariffs
Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s largest cocoa producer, has warned it may take measures to increase cocoa prices if the United States implements recently announced tariffs, […]
As Trump pauses global tariffs amid pressure, Africa is urged to respond as one
President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on the imposition of new global tariffs, temporarily easing tensions in the volatile international trade arena. The […]
Egypt, France Forge €7-Billion-Green Hydrogen Partnership
Egypt and France signed a landmark agreement worth €7 billion (approximately 7.64 billion U.S. dollars) to establish a cutting-edge integrated complex for green hydrogen and […]
Trump tariffs triggers fears of recessions in African economies
Trump tariffs on African economies triggered repercussions particularly on countries reliant on exports to the US. Some of the highest tariffs imposed by Trump administration […]
Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa Suspends Tariffs on US Imports in Bid to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Zimbabwe’s President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has announced a suspension of tariffs on goods imported from the United States in an effort to foster a more positive […]
Foreign ministers of military-ruled Sahel states to visit Moscow
Foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced a visit to Moscow on April 3-4 to seek closer ties as the rift widens with […]