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President Ramaphosa Responds to 30% US Tariff on South African Goods

President Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to the recent announcement by US President Donald Trump regarding the unilateral imposition of a 30% trade tariff on South African goods. The South African government confirmed it received official communication from the United States…

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July 8, 2025

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Where Is Kenya Headed Under Ruto? Youth-Led Protests Intensify Nationwide

Kenya has entered a critical phase of nationwide unrest as Gen Z-led protests continue to gain momentum, calling for the resignation of President William Ruto. This day tuesday, July 8, 2025, youth across the country declared a “national holiday,” announcing that…

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July 8, 2025

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UK Opens Market to Over 3,000 Nigerian Products Under Duty-Free Trade Scheme

In a significant boost for Nigerian exporters, the United Kingdom has announced that more than 3,000 products from Nigeria are now eligible for duty-free or reduced tariff access to the UK market. This development comes under the UK’s Developing Countries…

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July 7, 2025

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Burkina Faso Revokes Licences of Foreign NGOs Amid Growing Crackdown on Civil Freedoms

The military-led government of Burkina Faso has revoked the licences of four international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and suspended the operations of two others for three months, according to official decrees obtained by AFP and reported by Business Insider Africa. The decrees,…

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July 7, 2025

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Kwibohora31: How Rwanda Has Rebuilt Itself into a Model of African Resilience

Rwandans across the country united on Friday to commemorate the 31st anniversary of Kwibohora, also known as Liberation Day, a powerful national milestone that honors the end of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and the beginning of a new era…

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July 7, 2025

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BREAKING: President William Ruto Defends Building Church in State House: I Have No Apologies To Make For Building a Church

President William Ruto has confirmed the construction of a new church within the premises of Kenya’s State House in Nairobi. The project, estimated to cost KES 1.2 billion, is reportedly being funded through the president’s personal resources. In remarks made…

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July 4, 2025

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Sierra Leone Approves Sherbro Island Eco-City Plan, Co-Led by Idris Elba and Siaka Stevens

British actor, producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist Idris Elba has officially received the green light for one of West Africa’s most ambitious development projects, a sustainable, eco-smart city on Sherbro Island, Sierra Leone. The country’s Parliament has formally ratified the Investment…

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July 4, 2025

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Ghana Confers Highest State Honour on Indian PM Narendra Modi During Official Visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a historic two-day official visit to Ghana, marking the first visit by an Indian head of government to the West African nation in over 30 years. The visit, described as a pivotal moment…

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July 3, 2025

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Why Grenada’s PM Says Africa Needs Its Own Currency And What It Means for the Diaspora

Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell advocates for currency consolidation across Africa and the diaspora to boost trade and people movement. The Presidential Session of the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2025) which held in Abuja, Nigeria, gathering top African and Caribbean leaders…

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June 29, 2025

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Dr. George Elombi Appointed as New President of Afreximbank, Effective September 2025

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the appointment of Dr. George Elombi as its next President and Chairman of the Board of Directors. The decision was confirmed during the Bank’s 32nd Annual General Meeting held in Abuja, Nigeria. Dr.…

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June 28, 2025