Expanding Brazil-Africa Trade
The initiative forms part of Brazil’s broader push to deepen economic and diplomatic ties with Africa through South-South cooperation. Bilateral trade between Brazil and Africa currently stands at US$23.7 billion,…
Durban to Host Major Africa Trade and Hosted Buyer Platform in October
Durban will host Engage Trade and Services Africa from October 6 to 8, 2026, bringing international buyers together with African exporters and service providers for three days of business matchmaking,
Africa Trade Integration Push Targets Customs, Payments and Regional Value Chains
The African Union and World Bank are pushing a new phase of African economic integration, shifting the focus from signing trade agreements to making cross-border trade easier for businesses. The
How AfCFTA Could Stitch Africa’s Textile Industry Together
More than five years after trading began under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Africa’s textile industry is emerging as a major test of whether the continent can turn
Congo’s EGC Targets Battery Makers After Fulfilling Cobalt Export Quotas
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s state-backed artisanal cobalt buyer, Entreprise Generale du Cobalt (EGC), is seeking closer relationships with end-users including electric vehicle and battery manufacturers as it works to