India Eases Export Paperwork for West Asia and North Africa Trade
India has taken a step to simplify export procedures for shipments to West Asia and North Africa (WANA) by authorising the India & Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce, Industry and
AGOA Expiry Poses Serious Risk to African Exports, World Bank Warns
The World Bank has warned that the scheduled expiration of the United States’ African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in late 2025 could significantly threaten African exports, potentially undermining economic
Robust stakeholder partnerships at the heart of mining excellence
Collaboration among key stakeholders in Africa’s mining sector unlocks solutions to pressing challenges – like safety and environmental risks, skills shortages, rising operational costs, and price volatility – that is
Industrialising Agriculture Key to Ending Food Imports and Boosting Growth in Nigeria, Says Former AfDB Adviser
A former senior adviser to the African Development Bank (AfDB) has urged Nigeria to industrialise its agricultural sector as a critical pathway to food security, economic diversification and sustainable job
AGOA extension seen as geopolitical instrument rather than Africa-centred trade boost
The approval of a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by the United States House of Representatives has been widely interpreted as a signal of continued
Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones Generate $500m as Non-oil Export Push Gathers Pace
Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) generated more than $500 million in export revenues and created over 20,000 direct jobs in 2025, underscoring their growing importance in the government’s strategy to
Congo Advances $29 Billion Iron Ore and Logistics Project to Diversify Mining Sector
Congo Mines Minister Louis Watum. Image: Louis Watum Kabamba | X The Democratic Republic of Congo—already a global heavyweight in copper and cobalt production—is seeking to significantly diversify its mining…
SAIPEC Confirms First Series of Speakers for 10th Anniversary Programme, Reflecting a Decade of Pan-African Leadership
The Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) has announced the first confirmed speakers for its 10th Anniversary programme, bringing together senior policymakers, regulators and National Oil Company (NOC)
Ethiopian Airlines Breaks Ground on Africa’s Largest Airport Project in Bishoftu
Ethiopian Airlines Group has officially begun construction of Bishoftu International Airport, a landmark infrastructure project set to become the largest airport development in Africa and a central pillar in the
Africa’s Top Importers of Chinese Goods in Early 2026: What the Data Reveals About Trade Power, Ports, and Industrial Dependence
ExportFocus Africa | January 2026 Africa’s trade relationship with China has entered a decisively new phase. What began two decades ago as a surge in low-cost consumer imports has