Economic Policies

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Namibia and Russia look to fast-track their ‘peaceful use of nuclear energy’ deal

Namibia and Russia look to fast-track their ‘peaceful u...

To further its nuclear partnership with one of Africa’s most influential nuclear...

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Inside Nigeria’s $1 billion green bond plan and a similar $3 billion climate opportunity

Inside Nigeria’s $1 billion green bond plan and a simil...

Nigeria is on the hunt for investors willing to sponsor a green bond worth 1.5 t...

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List of African countries affected as US suspends immigrant visa processing

List of African countries affected as US suspends immig...

The United States has announced it will suspend immigrant visa processing for 75...

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US suspends visa processing for 75 countries, including Nigeria

US suspends visa processing for 75 countries, including...

The Trump administration is suspending all visa processing for visitors from 75 ...

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Nigeria hires US lobbyists for $9 million to communicate its position to the Trump administration

Nigeria hires US lobbyists for $9 million to communicat...

Nigeria has engaged a US lobbying firm in a $9 million contract to manage percep...

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US, Trump losing trade power to China as Africa, Southeast Asia boost Chinese exports by over $1 trillion

US, Trump losing trade power to China as Africa, Southe...

China closed 2025 with a record trade surplus of about $1.19 trillion, underlini...

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South Africa moves to restore U.S. trade access with AGOA comeback

South Africa moves to restore U.S. trade access with AG...

South Africa’s government has welcomed the U.S. House of Representatives’ approv...

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African Development Bank seeks closer ties with Arab lenders amid shrinking Western support

African Development Bank seeks closer ties with Arab le...

The African Development Bank convened its first meeting with Arab development fi...

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Top 10 African countries with the lowest fuel prices at the start of 2026

Top 10 African countries with the lowest fuel prices at...

As 2026 begins, several African countries have already begun enjoying reprieve a...

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Africa's second-largest oil producer extends $1 billion JPMorgan loan, secures extra $500 million

Africa's second-largest oil producer extends $1 billion...

Angola has agreed with JPMorgan Chase & Co. to roll over a $1 billion loan and s...

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American celebrities lead a return to Benin for Afro-descendants shaped by slavery

American celebrities lead a return to Benin for Afro-de...

Under a citizenship program endorsed by legendary Hollywood director Spike Lee, ...

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US places 25% tariffs on Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and 2 others doing business with Iran

US places 25% tariffs on Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya a...

A new US trade warning aimed at countries trading with Iran is putting several A...

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West Africa’s smallest offshore producer returns as Benin revives 22-million-barrel Seme field

West Africa’s smallest offshore producer returns as Ben...

Oil production is set to resume off the coast of Benin for the first time in nea...

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Boost for Africa’s largest economy as EU drops South Africa from risk register

Boost for Africa’s largest economy as EU drops South Af...

South Africa has been removed from the European Union’s list of high-risk jurisd...

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Nigeria, UAE strike trade pact to scrap tariffs on over 7,000 products

Nigeria, UAE strike trade pact to scrap tariffs on over...

Nigeria has signed a far-reaching trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates ...

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Uganda moves to mute dissent with nationwide internet shutdown

Uganda moves to mute dissent with nationwide internet s...

Uganda’s media censorship has kicked into high gear, following the government di...

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