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UAE boosts neighbourhood influence with record north Africa FDI
fDi Intelligence
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North Africa attracted record foreign direct investment inflows in 2024, as the UAE secured a major real estate deal in Egypt and invested in renewable energy and ports across their adjacent region. More than $51bn worth of headline FDI flowed...
Why Africa must step up following USAID withdrawal
Thred
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July 9, 2025
While curtains never truly ‘fall’, there are flagging budget cuts, evolving US foreign policy objectives, and a rising tide of domestic investment that are all signaling a slow but inevitable decline. For Africa, it is the end of an era. But it...
Russia, African island nation talk about enhancing relations
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and the Central African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe are expanding their bilateral relationship, focusing on military, agricultural, and scientific collaboration, the Russian Embassy in the country has announced. During a...
Women farmers at Savelugu, Nanton engaged on government’s agricultural policies
Ghana News Agency
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July 9, 2025
By Solomon Gumah Savelugu (N/R), July 9, GNA – Women farmers in the Savelugu and Nanton Districts of the Northern Region have participated in a day’s engagement forum aimed at enhancing their understanding of government policies and programmes in...
Gender Data Shines Light on Marginalised African Women
News Central TV
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July 9, 2025
Nigerian civic-tech organisation TechHerNG launched Kuram, a digital platform, in 2023. The platform helps survivors of technology-facilitated gender-based violence by offering support and a safe space to report incidents. More than a support...
Investor cautious as South Africa faces trade and industrial risks
LondonlovesBusiness
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July 9, 2025
South African equities opened lower on Wednesday and could remain under pressure. The market remains fragmented. Gains in energy minerals and consumer non-durables were offset by declines in distribution services, non-energy minerals and...
Trump tariffs sour fortunes of SA’s citrus farmers
IOL
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Ntando Thukwana Walk down the aisles of a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods Market in the US, and chances are many of the piles of oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit will be labeled “Produce of South Africa.” They have become a staple in the US - the...
Irrigation Min Stresses Importance Of Technical Cooperation Among African Countries in Water Field
Egypt Independent
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July 9, 2025
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam reaffirmed Egypt’s continued commitment to strengthening African unity, fostering cooperation and exchanging technical expertise among African nations in the field of water resources...
Indonesia, Japan Launch Trade Training for African Countries
Tempo.co
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July 9, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with Global South countries through a training program titled South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) on Trade and Investment...
Ethiopia Pushes for Greater Global Commitment As Africa Prepares for Crucial Climate Talks
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, July 9, 2025 (ENA)— Ethiopia’s Minister of Planning and Development, Fitsum Assefa, today urged the international community to align its actions with Africa’s bold climate ambitions by providing concrete financial resources,...
What standards for agrivoltaics?
pv-magazine
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July 9, 2025
Agrivoltaics is a growing sector, led by China, and it is one way that high levels of sustainable energy can be generated without taking valuable land for food production away. Agrivoltaics works best either for specialty crops, such as...
Ukraine is working to expand cooperation with African countries in agriculture, education, digitalization, and IT
The Odessa Journal
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Deputy Head of the Office of the President Ihor Brusylo held an online meeting with heads of Ukrainian diplomatic missions in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Mozambique, Botswana, and Mauritania. Representatives...
Russia eyes deeper trade ties with Africa Export center
California Telegraph
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Officials in Moscow have urged diversification beyond wheat and oil Africa is becoming an increasingly important market for Russian exporters, offering vast untapped potential for trade expansion and investment, vice president of the Russian...
SA’s agricultural exports reach US$3,36 billion
George Herald
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July 9, 2025
The Minister said biosecurity is no longer a technical matter, but an economic and national imperative. Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen. Photo: Facebook AGRICULTURE NEWS - For the first quarter of 2025, South Africa’s agricultural exports...
Study reveals water hazard in S-African schools
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A South African environmental group has discovered that 43% of schools involved in a recent water testing project found their water samples contaminated with harmful bacteria, according to findings released on Wednesday. Statistics South...
Russia sees Africa as great coal shipments market
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia sees Africa as a promising market for its coal exports, potentially becoming the third-largest destination after China and India, according to Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry Islamov in a TASS interview. With Africa’s population...
(Hello Africa) Kenyan visitors flock to Chinese products at annual trade expo
Tuscaloosa Times - Alabama
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Over 100 exhibitors, including more than 80 from China, are showcasing their products at the 10th edition of China Trade Week, which runs from Tuesday to Thursday, in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. NAIROBI, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Braving the chilly...
South Africa seeks US trade deal after Trump’s 30% citrus tariff
The Sun Daily
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July 9, 2025
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa will push for a trade agreement with the United States following the announcement of a 30% tariff on its citrus exports by former President Donald Trump. The new duty, set to take effect on August 1, could severely...
Algeria Deepens Trade Ties With Other African Countries As It Gears Up For Africa's Biggest Marketplace
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Algeria is working towards increasing its share of trade with other African countries by tapping into opportunities created by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). In a keynote address during the Algeria...
Three stories that reflect prosperous China-Africa economic, trade cooperation
People's Daily Online
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During the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, three compelling stories highlighted the growing strength of China-Africa economic ties. An exhibitor (R) introduces African products to...