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Eswatini: Govt Braces for AGOA Exit
UNIRIN, 17 June 2014
The threat of Swaziland being suspended from a US preferential trade agreement for poor progress in meeting democratic norms is threatening the livelihoods of tens of thousands of… Read more »
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South Africa: NUM Welcomes the Decision By the Us to Exclude Swaziland From Agoa
COSATU, 30 May 2014
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) welcomes the decision by the GOVERNMENT of the United States of America for excluding Swaziland from the benefits of the African Growth and… Read more »
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Eswatini: Confusion Over Kingdom's AGOA Status
Swazi Media, 20 May 2014
There is confusion surrounding the United States' announcement on the future of Swaziland's status under the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA). Read more »
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Ethiopia: Kerry Hints At Agoa's Extension
Reporter, 10 May 2014
United States Secretary of State John Kerry hinted that the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) would be extended during his speech to the Young African Leaders Network at the… Read more »
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West Africa: U.S. Commerce Secretary Ends Africa Trade Mission With Agoa Focus
State Department, 28 May 2014
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker wrapped up her trade mission to Africa with a stop in Ethiopia that focused on AGOA renewal. Read more »
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Africa: Uncertainty Over U.S. Trade Law Hurts Workers
UNIRIN, 17 July 2012
The African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) was enacted by former President Bill Clinton in 2000 with the aim of boosting trade and development in eligible African countries by… Read more »
Swaziland Braces for AGOA Exit
The threat of being suspended from a U.S. preferential trade agreement for poor progress in meeting democratic norms is threatening the livelihoods of tens of thousands of worker in a country where unemployment is already above 40 percent, writes IRIN.
