South Africa Secures a Preliminary Trade Deal with China
South Africa, long regarded as the continent’s most advanced economy, is moving decisively to counter the fallout from Washington’s latest...
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Kenya’s Mobile Sector Expands in Q1 2025 Showing Where Kenyans Spend the Most Time on Calls
Kenya’s mobile communications market continued its growth streak in the first quarter of 2025, logging higher voice and SMS traffic...
Africa’s largest shea butter refinery opens in Niger State
In a bid to meet the rising global demand for shea butter, Salid Agriculture Nigeria Limited has launched a 30,000-metric-tonne...
African Nations Scramble to Re-Negotiate Trump’s Tariffs Amid Fears of Economic Fallout
President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs have officially taken effect against dozens of countries, including several in Africa, sparking urgent...
Somalia’s Agricultural Revolution Quietly Escalating with Camel Milk Production
For centuries, the camel has been the lifeblood of Somalia’s pastoralist culture — a steadfast companion that has fed families,...
Senegal’s Prime Minister and Turkish President Sign Deals to Boost Key Sectors
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara on Thursday, marking a significant step...
Planned U.S. Tariffs Could Put 30,000 South African Jobs at Risk, Officials Warn
South African officials have raised alarm over the potential economic fallout of newly announced U.S. tariffs, warning that up to...
U.S. Stocks Close Week Deep in the Red as Market Volatility Surges; VIX Jumps 23%
U.S. stock markets ended the week sharply lower amid rising political tension and renewed investor anxiety, with all major indexes...
Gold Prices Surge 2.13% Amid Federal Reserve Turmoil and Trump’s Criticism
Gold prices climbed significantly on Friday, gaining 2.13% to reach $3,360 per ounce by 20:20 GMT, amid growing tensions between...
Trump Administration Eases Proposed Tariffs on African Nations, with Lesotho Emerging as Main Beneficiary
Trump Dials Back on African Tariffs, But 30% Charges Loom The administration of U.S. President Donald J. Trump has revised...
