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Economy

South Africa and Nigeria Stripped from FATF ‘Grey List’ Following Enhanced Anti-Money Laundering Measures

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has officially removed South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso from its “grey list” of countries under...

Economy

Engaging with Africa is Serious Business, Warns Nigerian Minister

Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar emphasized the importance of fostering respectful and mutually beneficial trade relationships between Africa and developed countries. He criticized...

Politics

Lamola from South Africa Highlights ‘Positive Sentiment’ Regarding AGOA

During the FT Africa Summit in London, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, expressed optimism about the renewal of...

Metro

South Africa Embraces $115M US Initiative to Support HIV Programs for Six Months

South Africa has received a $115 million bridging plan from the United States to support its HIV treatment and prevention programs until March...

Economy

Thousands of jobs threatened in Africa as US trade agreement comes to an end

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a critical U.S. trade agreement granting duty-free access to American markets for eligible African countries, is...

Economy

Trump Administration Backs One-Year Extension of Africa Trade Program

The Trump administration has announced support for a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which offers duty-free access to...

Economy

South Africa and China to Promote Investment Following Increase in US Import Tariffs

In response to the United States’ recent imposition of a 30% tariff on South African imports, South Africa and China are actively working...

Politics

Voting Begins in Malawi Elections Amid Economic Challenges in Southern Africa

Malawi is conducting national elections on September 16, 2025, amidst severe economic challenges, including soaring inflation, fuel shortages, and a deepening cost-of-living crisis....

Economy

South Africa Dispatches Delegates to the U.S. for Trade Negotiations During Tariff Disagreement

South Africa has sent government representatives to the United States for trade negotiations aimed at reducing a recently imposed 30% tariff on its...

MetroPolitics

Africa aims to secure $50 billion annually for a new climate solutions program.

At the Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed launched the Africa Climate Innovation Compact, an ambitious initiative aimed...