insert_link Business / Economics South Africa must diversify trade South Africa’s envoy to the United States, Mcebisi Jonas, says the country must broaden its trade relationships as it faces potential tariff changes and uncertainty over the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Jonas made the remarks ahead of an expected announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump on trade policies related to Africa. He said African countries should take the lead in navigating global trade, despite challenges […] today30 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia retains AGOA eligibility The United States has confirmed that Namibia will retain its eligibility for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) benefits in 2025, alongside 31 other African nations. The announcement follows an annual review process by the US Trade Representative (USTR), including a July public hearing to assess compliance with AGOA’s criteria. AGOA is a trade agreement that promotes economic growth and development in sub-Saharan Africa by providing eligible countries with […] today7 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Joe Biden’s Angola visit targets multinational railway project US President Joe Biden has embarked on his long-awaited first visit to sub-Saharan Africa during his presidency, arriving in Angola amid uncertainty over the future of US-Africa relations, as former President Donald Trump prepares to run again in the upcoming elections. Biden's visit focuses on trade and heavy investment in infrastructure, particularly in Angola’s oil-rich regions, with analysts suggesting that this move is aimed at countering China’s growing influence on […] today3 December, 2024
insert_link Africa U.S. remains committed to Africa US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has begun a four-nation tour of the continent in Cape Verde. Blinken will also be going to Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Angola. The AFP news agency reports that he told his audience in Cape Verde that “we are all in when it comes to Africa". The US has contributed around $150 million to Cape Verde through various programs, including expanding the capital's port, road […] today23 January, 2024
