The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for a meeting later this month to address the recent 0.5% import duty imposed by the Alliance of Sahel States on goods from ECOWAS member nations. ECOWAS to address 0.5% import duty by Alliance of Sahel States in upcoming meeting Analysts criticize ECOWAS for failure…
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Algeria’s national carrier, Air Algérie, is set to launch direct flight services to Nigeria on April 6, 2025, as revealed in a statement by Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Air Algérie is launching direct flight services to Nigeria on April 6, 2025 The launch follows the approval of a Foreign Carrier Operating Permit by the…
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Namibia’s energy potential has been on full show for the last few years. As it stands, this possibility has piqued the interest of a significant global power, Russia, which appears to be interested in a nuclear agreement with the Southern African country. Namibia’s energy potential has attracted the interest of Russia for a nuclear agreement.…
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Africa’s trade relationship with the U.S. is about to experience a major shift, as President Donald Trump recently unveiled a bold new tariff policy targeting more than 180 countries, including several African nations. Business Insider Africa presents the full list of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs for African countries. Trump has labeled the implementation of these tariffs as…
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The Ghanaian Cedi secured the seventh position among Africa’s strongest currencies as of the end of the first quarter of 2025, according to data compiled using the Forbes currency calculator. Ghanaian Cedi ranked seventh among Africa’s strongest currencies in Q1 2025 Cedi depreciated by 5.3% on the interbank market and 3.0% against the US dollar…
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has dismissed claims that U.S. pressure played a role in the decision to commute the death sentences of three Americans involved in the failed May 2024 coup attempt. The DRC has dismissed claims of U.S. pressure in commuting death sentences of three Americans Decision to commute sentences based on…
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