China shifts EV strategy to Africa amid Western tariffs
Facing rising tariffs in the United States and European Union, China is accelerating its pivot to Africa as the next frontier for electric vehicle (EV) […]
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Trump Unveils Sweeping Tariffs, Escalating Global Trade Tensions and Economic Fears
U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced on April 2 a bold set of tariffs, including a 34% levy on imports from China and a 20% […]
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Plans New Leader for Tigray Amid Tensions
In an effort to address growing tensions in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on March 26 plans to appoint a new leader […]
EU Boosts Mozambican Armed Forces with EUR 85 Million in Equipment to Combat Cabo Delgado Crisis
The European Peace Facility (EPF) Assistance Measure has provided the Mozambican Armed Forces with EUR 85 million worth of equipment to aid in addressing the […]
Congo and Rwanda Presidents Meet in Qatar for Talks on Eastern Congo Insurgency
The Presidents of Congo and Rwanda, Félix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame, met in Qatar on Tuesday March 18 for their first direct talks since Rwanda-backed […]
DRC: M23 Rebels Withdraw from Peace Talks, Citing International Sanctions and Ongoing Conflict
The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, has announced on Monday March 17 its withdrawal from peace talks scheduled for this March 18 with the […]
EU Commits €4.7 Billion to South Africa Amid Tensions with the US
During a visit to South Africa on Thursday March 13, European Union leaders pledged an investment package of €4.7 billion ($5.10 billion), reinforcing their commitment […]
Biden announces €949 million in humanitarian aid to Africa in Luanda
U.S. President Joe Biden announced over $1 billion (€949 million) in humanitarian aid to address the critical needs of Africans displaced by severe droughts and […]
Chinese EV makers to boost investments in Africa to avoid tariffs as rivalry with EU, US heats up
With the United States and the European Union imposing hefty tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), its carmakers are searching for alternative markets, notably in […]
European Union Backs Cameroon’s Infrastructure Development with Major Loan
The European Union has committed to a €91-million-loan package to strengthen Cameroon’s infrastructure over the next three years. The agreement, announced in Yaoundé, aims to […]