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Xiplomacy: How China-Africa partnership spurs Global South modernization
15 Jan 2026 14:04 GMT
… In Zimbabwe';s … in Mozambique, renewed the … step.
Agriculture, the foundation of many African economies, has … Africa Economic Partnership for Shared Development, implementing zero-tariff treatment for 100 percent of tariff lines for 53 African …
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Agoa renewal keeps US–Africa trade alive as global blocs realign
15 Jan 2026 07:55 GMT
… a 30 percent tariff on South African goods entering the … 2025. Other countries, including Lesotho, which hosts large Chinese … 7 billion.
China, Russia-Africa tiesThe US move follows China … and boosting exports such as agricultural goods, minerals and textiles …
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Venezuela, US tariff threats on Russia's partners, Macron's policy: Lavrov's comments
14 Jan 2026 23:26 GMT
MOSCOW, January 14. /TASS/. The US operation in Venezuela makes clear that Washington doesn't respect the system of international relations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. The use of unscrupulous and discriminatory sanctions …
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Sub-Saharan Africa growth set to firm, but risks cloud region’s recovery: World Bank
14 Jan 2026 19:37 GMT
… supply, a bumper agricultural harvest and improving business … number of countries, including Angola, Kenya, Nigeria and the … Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius and South … Growth could disappoint if trade barriers rise further, reforms stall, …
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South Africa's AGOA uncertainty still looms
14 Jan 2026 16:44 GMT
… to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act … deputy assistant secretary for African Affairs. “There are … of sub-Saharan African countries tariff-free access to … agricultural goods, and textiles. For several countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Lesotho …
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Sub-Saharan Africa Growth Forecast Rises Despite Trade Headwinds
14 Jan 2026 14:51 GMT
… electricity supply, strong agricultural harvests, and improving … assume current bilateral tariff levels remain stable … forecast horizon in Angola, the Central African Republic, Equatorial … weaker than projected if trade barriers and related uncertainty …
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World Bank Says AGOA Expiry is a Major Threat to African Exports
14 Jan 2026 09:18 GMT
… particularly in manufacturing and agriculture.
The World Bank warned … would likely face higher tariffs, reduce their competitiveness … it cautioned that rising trade barriers or increased policy uncertainty … a significant setback for African exports, jobs, and …
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Africa’s food future: Urgent action for a secure 2026
14 Jan 2026 07:55 GMT
… geopolitics, migration, inadequate agricultural infrastructure, and rising household … systemic elements of African agriculture rather than occasional … In response to the tariff shock, South Africa … examples include tobacco from Zimbabwe, cocoa from Ghana, …
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The African Energy Transition Provides Opportunity (By NJ Ayuk)
14 Jan 2026 04:00 GMT
… the unique needs of Africans.
It’s just a … significant upfront investment. Many African countries struggle to secure … renewable energy with sustainable agriculture.
Neighboring South Africa has … DRC also joins Zimbabwe, Mali, Ghana, and Namibia in leading …
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FM's Africa visit reaffirms commitment
14 Jan 2026 02:12 GMT
… the African Union headquarters, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Lesotho, on … percent of tariff lines for all 53 African countries that … and over 200 agricultural experts are currently providing … certainty into China-Africa cooperation and broader international …