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Today in Africa — Feb 4, 2026: Gaddafi’s Son Killed in Suspected Assassination, Deadly Attacks Rock Northern Nigeria
04 Feb 2026 19:38 GMT
… reflect new U.S. tariffs under Trump’s America … 2024 elections, when the African National Congress lost its parliamentary … funds, will remain as agriculture minister and said focusing on … arrests were made, including Zambian and Burundian nationals linked to …
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US-Africa Trade Deal Renewal Only ‘Temporary Breather’, Manufacturers Warn
04 Feb 2026 15:13 GMT
… long-term investment.
The African Growth and Opportunity Act ( …
A cornerstone of US-Africa trade relations for 25 years … cars, precious metals and farm produce.
One fifth came from … over cuts sparked by US tariffs.
Lesotho union boss Tsepang Makakole …
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US-Africa trade deal renewal only 'temporary breather'
04 Feb 2026 13:29 GMT
… long-term investment.
The African Growth and Opportunity Act ( …
A cornerstone of US-Africa trade relations for 25 years … cars, precious metals and farm produce.
One fifth came from … over cuts sparked by US tariffs.
Lesotho union boss Tsepang Makakole …
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The US authorizes a short extension to a longstanding African trade agreement. Here's what to know
04 Feb 2026 12:27 GMT
… clothing, textiles and agricultural produce. It drives … criticized the South African government as anti- … tariffs on small or struggling economies. Some African countries such as Lesotho … has called on African nations to remove trade barriers to American imports …
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AGOA: New lease of life for US-Africa trade accord
04 Feb 2026 10:49 GMT
… the United States and African countries.
The preferential … cars, precious metals and farm produce, and one fifth … agriculture sectors.
Within AGOA, Washington exempts South African cars from customs … the new American tariffs.
Lesotho, which Trump described as …
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AGOA Extended by One Year: What It Means for African Trade
04 Feb 2026 10:55 GMT
… products, spanning textiles, agriculture, vehicles and other … South Africa, Kenya, Lesotho, Nigeria and several others … passenger vehicles, apparel and agricultural products, accounted for approximately … U.S. tariffs on certain African exports, including …
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Trump administration renews Africa trade pact, offers tariff relief
04 Feb 2026 09:08 GMT
… the African nations to access the US markets without tariffs.
… other significant items from African nations annually.
The expiration … and farm produce, energy and oil products from African countries, … ever heard of", Lesotho exported $150 million of …
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US Renews Trade Pact with African Countries
04 Feb 2026 08:21 GMT
… -Africa trade relations for 25 years, allows selected African … , including vehicles, textiles, agricultural products and energy resources. … economies were also impacted. Lesotho’s textile industry, the … linked to new US tariffs. Lesotho exported about $150 …
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US renews trade subsidy pact, restoring duty-free access for 32 African nations
04 Feb 2026 07:49 GMT
… had major consequences for African exporters
A central pillar … exporters to pay higher tariffs and triggering job losses … cars, precious metals and agricultural products. Around one-fifth … imposition of new US customs tariffs.
Lesotho exported $150 million worth …
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The U.S. Is Ceding Its Africa Trade Advantage
04 Feb 2026 06:18 GMT
… , South Africa, and Zambia under AGOA.
Greater economic … graphite reserves, Madagascar, Mozambique, and Tanzania together are … China also eliminated tariffs on all African imports in June … diversified sourcing in apparel, agriculture, and specialty goods could …