CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A China policy giving Africa’s biggest economies tariff-free access to its market for the next two years came into effect Friday while its economic rival the United States seeks to impose new import taxes under President Donald Trump’s push for protectionism. The China deal covers Africa’s 20 largest economies, …
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Sahar Ragab Nigeria is once again facing a serious security escalation after at least 29 civilians were killed in a militant attack on a village in Adamawa State in the country’s northeast. The assault, claimed by the Islamic State group, highlights the growing presence and operational reach of extremist organizations …
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Reporting – Reda Helal President John Dramani Mahama has announced the rollout of an ambitious nationwide project to establish modern 24-hour multipurpose markets, describing it as one of his key campaign pledges aimed at reshaping local economies and turning traditional marketplaces into fully integrated economic and service hubs. Speaking at …
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BY – Reda Helal: The Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA) has announced its support for Africa’s next generation of digital businesses through its strategic partnership with Converge Africa 2026, set to take place from May 4–6 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The event will bring together …
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BY – Reda Helal: Uganda’s National Council for Curriculum Development (NCDC) has requested Shs17 billion to support a comprehensive review of the upper secondary school curriculum, as well as the printing and distribution of learning materials for primary one to three. The request was presented before the Parliamentary Committee on …
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By- Reda Helal: TotalEnergies will showcase its growing African project pipeline at the Invest in African Energy Forum 2026 in Paris on April 22–23, with Africa SVP Mike Sangster representing the company. Africa at the Core of Strategy Africa accounts for nearly half of TotalEnergies’ operated production and the largest …
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By- Reda Helal: Climate litigation is rapidly transforming global energy governance, with courts increasingly defining the rules of climate action rather than governments alone. Institutions such as the International Court of Justice and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea are shaping legal interpretations that influence emissions …
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By —Reda Helal :Africa’s mining industry is entering a new phase of expansion as a wave of Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) signals growing investor confidence in the continent’s vast mineral wealth, estimated at $8.5 trillion in untapped resources. Australian miner Resolute Mining has approved a $516 million FID for …
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By – Reda Helal Leading African and international institutions have warned of the growing economic fallout from the ongoing Middle East conflict, highlighting its significant impact on Africa’s economies, food security, and energy systems. The warning was issued in a joint brief by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African …
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By – Reda Helal: The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has announced an $80 million contribution to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s second General Population and Housing Census (RGPH2), marking a major step toward updating the country’s demographic data after more than four decades. The announcement was made …
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موقع وجه أفريقيا موقع وجه أفريقيا هو موقع مهتم بمتابعة التطورات في القارة الأفريقية