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Resource curse: more Africa countries could benefit from China’s new tariff-free policy

China’s recent announcement that it was expanding its tariff-free policy to additional African countries, namely Angola, Gambia, Congo, Madagascar, Mali and Mauritania, may be a catalyst for new opportunities amid criticisms about the trade imbalance, according to experts. The Chinese government announced on 25 December 2023 that it was granting the additional six African states […]

Algeria’s gas export volumes down 10% in 2022 compared to 2021

The Algerian government has indulged in telling half-truths by focusing on value of gas exports instead of the volume which has dropped 10% to 49.3 billion cubic meters in 2022, down more than 5 bcm from 2021. The drop confirms forecasts that Algeria- which already lost its status as an oil country- will lack capacity […]

Egypt Registers Record $8.5 Billion USD Inflow in July Amid Remittance Surge

Egypt recorded its highest-ever monthly inflow of U.S. dollars in July 2025, reaching a staggering $8.5 billion, as announced by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. This figure, which excludes volatile “hot money” investments, reflects robust economic confidence and includes a notable contribution from remittances—Egyptians working abroad sent over $3.6 billion in July alone. The surge in […]