Tag: Africa

Wood Processing, catalyst for Africa’s industrialization – report

April 17, 2024

More investments in the wood processing industries would be conducive to African industrialization and integration, said the African natural Resources Management and Investment Center. In ... Read More

US to renew AGOA trade pact with Africa

April 14, 2024

A group of US senators introduced a bill to renew AGOA trade program with 40 nations in Sub-Saharan Africa, to help them maintain duty-free access ... Read More

World Health Day: tackling urban air pollution top priority for African governments

April 10, 2024

As the world marked World Health Day on 7 April, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has highlighted air pollution — most notably in fast-growing cities ... Read More

Sudan’s despair: no sign of truce, famine looms as war nears one-year anniversary

April 9, 2024

With Sudan’s war about to enter its second year next week, the country has been embroiled in a fierce conflict with two rival military factions ... Read More

African economy to grow 3.4% in 2024, World Bank

April 9, 2024

African economy is expected to grow by 3.4% this year and 3.8 in 2025, said the World Bank, noting that the rate was not enough ... Read More

Eid al-Fitr in Africa: economic struggles, conflicts dampen festive mood

April 9, 2024

As Muslims across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region prepare to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr — the Feast of Breaking the Ramadan Fast — ... Read More

Number of Chinese workers across Africa drops by over 60% over past decade — report

March 22, 2024

The number of Chinese workers across Africa has plummeted to its lowest level in more than a decade, according to data from China's National Bureau ... Read More

US ramps up efforts to access Africa’s critical minerals to counter China’s dominance

March 21, 2024

Africa will play a "huge role" in America’s critical mineral strategy, says US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo who used his five-day trip to South ... Read More

Africa watching closely French bid to ban $1bn exports of second-hand clothes

March 20, 2024

African countries are watching closely France’s attempt to impose an EU-wide ban on the export of second-hand clothes, popularly known as mitumba, millions of tonnes ... Read More

US looks to Africa to secure energy transition metals

March 16, 2024

Amid growing global competition for strategic minerals, the US is relying on Africa to reduce the dominance of China over resources used for electric batteries, ... Read More