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US-Africa trade deal, now in its 24th year, could help diversify US critical mineral supplies

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is a landmark piece of trade legislation that has boosted exports from eligible African countries to the United States, but also the latter reaps benefits from the deal, including through the ongoing reauthorization process that could facilitate the expansion of the trade in critical minerals between both sides. […]

Israel: Leviathan gas deal approved amidst criticisms

The Israeli cabinet approved the deal signed between Israel and a consortium including U.S. firm Noble Energy on the production of natural gas at the offshore Leviathan field located in the Mediterranean amid criticisms that it is detrimental to the interest of the average Israeli citizen because the conditions of the deal do not encourage […]

Nigeria: nationwide strike suspended after talks between labour unions and president

Nigerian workers have suspended nationwide protests against a fuel subsidy removal and the rising cost of living following a meeting between union leaders with President Bola Tinubu. Hundreds of workers across all sectors went on strike on Wednesday (2 August) in compliance with the directives of Nigeria’s two main unions. Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu met […]