East Africa: Kenya's Cargo Battle Plan - Keeping Tanzania at Bay

Kenya initiated a series of measures to revitalize its cargo business at its ports, challenged by competition from the port of Dar es Salaam, reports The East African. Read more »

South Africa: AGOA 2023 - Searching for Improvement in 25-Year Programme for Africa

The U.S. is looking at ways of making more of an impact on the continent via the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), its legislation boost economic engagement with… Read more »

South Africa: Egg Rationing Begins as Avian Flu Wreaks Havoc on Poultry Sector

As South Africa's worst-ever avian influenza outbreak continues to spread, Woolworths and Pick n Pay are restricting eggs to consumers in an effort to assure a steady supply,… Read more »

Southern Africa: Avian Flu Threatens to Send Chicken, Egg Prices Soaring

South African consumers will have to put up with higher chicken meat and egg prices as the industry confronts its worst highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) epidemic to date,… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa to Host US-Africa Trade Summit Despite Diplomatic Tensions

South Africa will host a U.S.-Africa trade meeting in November despite earlier calls from U.S. politicians for the event to be shifted due to what they claimed was the country's… Read more »

Africa: Driving Sustainable Development Through Innovative Financing in Africa

According to AllAfrica's Executive Chairman, Amadou Mahtar Ba, the world is more than halfway through the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals deadline, but for… Read more »

South Africa: 'Erroneous' EU Citrus Grading Puts 70,000 Jobs, U.S.$800 Million Revenue at Risk

Citrus growers in South Africa are pleading with President Cyril Ramaphosa to challenge the European Union (EU) over its strict black spot laws after the EU said it stopped some… Read more »

Africa: Low Turnout by African Leaders at Key Russia Summit

Only 17 African leaders will attend Russian President Vladimir Putin's second Russia-Africa Summit which gets underway in St. Petersburg on Thursday, July 27, 2023 the Daily… Read more »

Africa: Russia to Continue Sending Grain, Fertiliser to Africa - Putin

Russia will replace exports of Ukrainian grain to Africa and keep supplying the continent with food and fertiliser, despite sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. Read more »

Africa: Continent's Biggest Port to be Partially Privatised

In a first for South Africa's national ports business, the largest harbour in Africa, Port of Durban, will be operated and controlled in part by International Container Terminal… Read more »

South Africa: Govt In Last-Ditch Effort to Save AGOA Benefits

South Africa is making a last-ditch attempt to retain preferential trade benefits with the U.S. under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), reports News24. Read more »

Africa: U.S.-Africa Business Summit Looks to Enhance Africa's Value in Global Chains

Over 1,000 participants from the U.S. and across the African continent, including government officials, private sector executives, investors, and multilateral stakeholders, are… Read more »

Africa: 'Greenfields' Investment in Africa is Up, but Much More Needed in Renewables

Newly-released statistics from the United Nations agency responsible for promoting economic growth in developing countries show a substantial increase in investment in new projects… Read more »

Africa: Opportune Moment for #USAfricaBizSummit 2023 - CCA's Florie Liser

More than 1,000 participants are expected for the U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Gaborone July 11-14, hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) and the Government of Botswana… Read more »

Africa: U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit Producing Positive Developments - A Post Six-Months Assessment

Last December's U.S.-African Leaders' Summit, hosted by President Joe Biden in Washington, DC, has helped re-establish ties and strengthen business relationships, according to… Read more »

Africa: African Trade Accord Hugely Significant For Continent - UN Small Business Group Head

The African Continental Free Trade Area accord is one of the most critical developments in African trade and integration, says the executive director of the International Trade… Read more »

West Africa: West African Nations Rally for Urgent and Sustainable Solutions to Fertiliser Shortages

In a move to combat the escalating food crisis exacerbated by the relentless impacts of climate change, seventeen nations in West Africa and the Sahel signed the "Lomé… Read more »

South Africa: Diplomatic Spat Over 'Russian Weapons Transfer' Rises to Cabinet Level

The South African and United States Cabinet officials responsible for foreign affairs have stepped into the diplomatic row over the alleged transfer in South Africa of weapons to a… Read more »

Africa: Afreximbank - The Next 30 Years

30th Anniversary Founders Day Lecture of the African Export-Import Bank by Professor Kingsley Moghalu, Founder & CEO, Sogato Strategies LLC and President, Institute for… Read more »

Africa: Inclusive, Sustainable Trade Will Help Africa Realise Its Potential, Says Botswana's Masisi

Inclusive, sustainable trade will allow Africa to realize its full potential, Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has told the World Trade Organization (WTO). Read more »

Africa: How 'Fast Fashion' Causes Environmental Havoc #AfricaClimateCrisis

"Who are you wearing?" is the catchphrase at most red carpet events. But how often do we take the time to consider the clothing industry's impact on sustainability and human… Read more »

Africa: Oil Giants Eye South African Coasts as Fuel, Climate Crises Merge

French energy giant TotalEnergies is preparing to submit its final application for approval to drill up to five wells for oil or gas between Cape Town and Cape… Read more »

Africa: It's Time to Accelerate the Low-Carbon Transition Through Sustainable and Inclusive Trade #AfricaClimateCrisis

A key component of equitable global development and poverty reduction is dealing with the climate crisis. International trade can play a vital role in this. Read more »

Africa: How Technology Can Curb Illicit Trade in Endangered Wildlife Species

As 2,500 people converge on Panama for the World Wildlife Conference from November 14, two leading international officials responsible for ensuring sustainable trade in wildlife… Read more »

Africa: Helping Small Businesses Adapt to the Climate Crisis is Crucial for African Countries #AfricaClimateHope

Small and medium-sized enterprises are essential engines for growth and play a key role in creating jobs and supporting sustainable livelihoods. Yet, the financing gap for SMEs,… Read more »