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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Global Trade

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Africa

African countries could unlock billions in local and global trade – what’s working and what’s not

          By Bedassa Tadesse, University of Minnesota Duluth     Africa’s share of global trade remains disproportionately small, hovering around 2%-3%. Countries on the continent trade more with the rest of the world than they do among themselves. Africa needs to improve its share of trade to boost growth and reduce poverty. Aid for Trade is a development initiative that seeks to remove barriers to trade […]

todayJune 11, 2024 14

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South Africa

South Africa will be president of the G20 in 2025: two much-needed reforms it should drive

      By Danny Bradlow, University of Pretoria     South Africa will play an important international role in 2025 as president of the G20. The G20 is a group of 19 countries as well as the African Union and the European Union. Between them they represent 85% of global economy, 75% of world trade and 67% of global population. The G20 defines itself as the premier multilateral forum […]

todayMay 15, 2024 24

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World

EU leader to confront China’s unfair trade practices

Perceived trade imbalances are set to be top of the agenda during today's meetings between China's President and European Union leaders. Xi Jinping is in Paris for a trilateral with the French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. William Denselow reports from Brussels.

todayMay 6, 2024 59

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Business / Economics

India & EU trade group agree to $ 100 billion deal

India's trade minister, Piyush Goyal says the country will remove the majority of import duties on industrial products from four European countries, in exchange for $100 billion in investments. This, according to Rebecca Bundhun, comes after an economic agreement was signed on Sunday, concluding 16 years of negotiations.  

todayMarch 11, 2024 31

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Opinion Pieces

Houthi militant attacks in the Red Sea raise fears of Somali piracy resurgence

    By Samuel Oyewole, Federal University, Oye Ekiti Renewed attacks on ships by suspected Somali pirates since November 2023 have fuelled fear of a new threat of piracy off the east coast of Africa. The area at risk stretches from the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. At least four ships have been hijacked off the Somalia coast since November 2023. Concern has risen […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024 7

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Africa

Zimbabwe emerges as global leader in blueberry exports

In a noteworthy development, Zimbabwe is making strides in reclaiming its status as Africa's breadbasket, with a recent report by East Fruit Analyst highlighting a remarkable increase in blueberry exports. Contrary to prevailing challenges, this positive trend shows a potential economic turnaround for the country. According to the East Fruit Analyst report, Zimbabwe has outpaced global competitors in blueberry exports, experiencing an impressive 63% annual growth over the past five […]

todayNovember 28, 2023 19

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