May 24
Kenya: USTR Releases Summaries from U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership Negotiations [press release]
State Department
Consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to the highest levels of transparency in trade agreement negotiations, the Office of the United States Trade… Read more »
May 22
Eritrea: In State Visit, Eritrea and China Signal Deeper Partnership
VOA
When Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki arrived in China for a four-day state visit, he was greeted with fanfare that included a red carpet, a guard of honor military procession and… Read more »
East Africa: Partner States' Commitment Key for EAC Trade Integration
Daily News
THE East African Community (EAC) partner states' commitment to the free movement of capital, services and goods is the bedrock of trade integration in the region. Read more »
May 20
Kenya: Export Agency Connects Meru Products With International Markets
Capital FM
The future of locally-based business organizations is getting brighter following vigorous activities by the Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA,) in securing the… Read more »
May 18
Tunisia: Tunisia's Date Exports Down By 2.3% in Volume and 4.4% in Value
Tunis Afrique Presse
Exports of Tunisian dates have decreased by 2.3% in volume to 100,100 tonnes and by 4.4% in value to TND 599,400 million, from the beginning of the season until the end of April… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Conflict Alarms World Gum Arabic Market
Dabanga
Potential disruptions to the supply chain of gum arabic*, as fallout from the Sudan conflict, is causing alarm among international manufacturers. As about 70 per cent of the… Read more »
Kenya: How Can Uganda Get Out of the Cycle of Relying On Kenya Buying Its Milk? [opinion]
Nile Post
This seems to be a cyclical problem that continues and will continue to occur untill a sustainable solution is found. Read more »
Africa: Rigidities Hindering Intra-Africa Trade Should Go
Times of Zambia
On May 11, 2023, Invest Africa organised the Africa Debate aimed at catalysing Africa's trade potential. Read more »
May 17
Africa: 3rd China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo Launched
Ghanaian Times
The 3rd China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, meant to promote trade between China and the rest of the world, has been launched in Accra. Read more »
Africa: AfCFTA Says Uganda Well Positioned to Benefit From Intra-Africa Trade Initiative
Nile Post
The secretary general of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene has said Uganda's private sector is in good position to benefit from AfCFTA's intra-Africa… Read more »
Ghana: Govt Considering Development of Special Economic Zone At Tema Port to Drive Trade
Ghanaian Times
The Ministry of Trade and Industry is considering the development of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) within the Tema port enclave to drive investments and trade. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, China Trade Grows By 31%
New Times
Bilateral trade between China and Rwanda has registered steady and rapid growth, increasing by 31.2 per cent to $477 million in 2022, compared to the previous year, according to… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Called to Undertake Trade Reforms to Optimize the Gains From the AfCFTA - NCCI
Namibia Economist
The government has been called by the country's business chamber to undertake trade reforms and take steps to optimize the gains from the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Dangote Refinery Investment
Leadership
Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has expressed delight over the huge investment by the chairman of Dangote group Alhaji Aliko Dangote in building petroleum refinery in… Read more »
Liberia: CBL Executive Governor Touts Private Investment As Key Driver of Job Growth At Afreximbank Liberia Trade Roadshow in Monrovia
FrontPageAfrica
The Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Aloysius Tarlue has underscored the significance of investment in the private sector, with a call on Liberians to discourage the… Read more »
May 16
Liberia: Afrexim Bank Brings Trade Roadshow Here
New Dawn
AFREXIM Bank is launching its first AFREXIM Bank-Liberia Trade Roadshow, which seeks to empower Liberian businesses to enhance their trade across Africa. Read more »
Madagascar: Telma Madagascar - Ouverture de son 76e shop au Dyve Garden Anosivavaka
Midi Madagasikara
Telma poursuit l'extension de son réseau de développement à travers la Grande Île. Hier, les représentants du Groupe ont procédé… Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Hardship - Anglican Archbishop, Presidency Trade Words
Vanguard
·He has inflicted hardship on Nigerians --Anglican Prelate ·He's parroting PDP, not saying anything new --Presidency Read more »
May 14
South Africa: Diplomatic Spat Over 'Russian Weapons Transfer' Rises to Cabinet Level
allAfrica
The South African and United States Cabinet officials responsible for foreign affairs have stepped into the diplomatic row over the alleged transfer in South Africa of weapons to a… Read more »
May 13
South Africa: U.S. Rang Alarm Bells About Alleged Russian Arms Trade in February - Minister [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The impact on the South African economy of any secondary sanctions which the US might impose on this country because of its stance on Russia's war against Ukraine - including the… Read more »
May 11
Kenya: Kenya-Israel Agree to Eliminate Trade Barriers
Capital FM
Kenya and Israel will work together to eliminate barriers to trade between them. Read more »
Rwanda: Exporters Hope for Lower Rates as Air Cargo Operations Surge
New Times
The Covid-19 pandemic and limited space have previously led to soaring air cargo rates on major routes. However, as capacity improves and demand experiences a slight uptick,… Read more »
May 10
Kenya: Kenya, Netherlands to Strengthen Bilateral Trade
Capital FM
Kenya and the Netherlands are looking to strengthen trade deals that will allow citizens of both countries to prosper. Read more »
May 09
Africa: Afreximbank - The Next 30 Years [document]
allAfrica
30th Anniversary Founders Day Lecture of the African Export-Import Bank by Professor Kingsley Moghalu, Founder & CEO, Sogato Strategies LLC and President, Institute for… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, International Trade Centre Boss Discuss Trade, Investment
New Times
President Paul Kagame, on Tuesday, May 9, received Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), and her delegation for a discussion on trade,… Read more »