Tariffs: A “Perfect Storm” Brewing in Developing Countries
As planned budget cuts to development aid begin to cause “serious damage” in developing countries, a United Nations agency warns…
Category: Trade
PAPSS and Interstellar Launch the African Currency Marketplace to Remove Costly Trade Barriers in Africa
The PAPSS African Currency Marketplace jointly developed by PAPSS and Interstellar, enables the direct exchange of African currencies without passing…
The UN Calls for Stronger Regulation of Global Grain Trade
Experts at the 9th UN Conference on Competition and Consumer Protection in Geneva focused on developing mechanisms for additional control…
President Ramaphosa responds to United States (US) tariffs announcement
South Africa will continue with its diplomatic efforts towards a more balanced and mutually beneficial trade relationship with the United…
Digital Trade: Congo and UNECA Explore Innovative Approaches to Transform Agricultural Value Chains
Between 2019 and 2023, the number of people facing food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa rose from 258 million to 358…
Conflicts in Kenya, Sudan, DRC to harm regional businesses
The unrest will disrupt trade and reduce export volumes while exacerbating humanitarian crises Ugandan financial services group Dfcu Ltd has…
Harnessing the Africa–India Corridor: An Opportunity to Boost Indian Merchandise Exports
From tech stack adoption in countries like Ghana and Angola, to partnerships between Indian public sector firms and African energy…
Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA): EAC Takes the Lead and Calls for a Common African Financing Strategy
The COMESA (the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa ) – EAC (the East African Community) -SADC (Southern African…
Afreximbank Welcomes Jamaica, Marking a Turning Point in Afro-Caribbean Relations
Jamaica’s accession marks a major achievement in the growth of Global Africa: an intercontinental partnership committed to economic transformation and…
Donald Trump Imposes 30% Tariff on Algeria and Threatens Retaliatory Measures
In an official letter addressed on July 9 to Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, U.S.…