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The Dangote Group has unveiled plans to build a sugar processing facility in Ghana, aiming to cut the country’s $162 million annual sugar import bill. Announced during “Dangote Day” at
South Africa is fast-tracking its emergence as a global leader in hemp and cannabis exports, backed by favorable climate conditions, regulatory reforms, and strong private-sector engagement. The government’s National Cannabis
By Brandon Moss Lesotho has officially enforced a nationwide ban on the importation of eggs, cabbage, and potatoes, a move aimed at strengthening domestic agriculture and reducing reliance on foreign
Africa vs ASEAN & MERCOSUR: Rethinking Export Strategies for a Competitive Edge As global trade dynamics shift toward regional blocs and value-added exports, Africa finds itself at a strategic crossroads.
By ExportFocus Africa Editorial Team The tariff shock delivered by the United States on August 1—ranging from 10% to 30% on African exports—has triggered a swift recalibration of trade strategies
In a landmark move to strengthen trade and industrial development across Southern Africa, the Southern African Development Community (SADC), in collaboration with the European Union (EU), the United Nations Industrial
By Dowell Sichitalwe, Contributing Writer – ExportFocus Africa In an audacious recalibration of its economic architecture, Africa has launched the Africa Free Trade Expansion 2025, a bold extension of the
Tunisia aims to unlock an additional $518 million in untapped export potential with sub-Saharan Africa, a strategic move designed to bolster its presence within African value chains. This initiative underscores
L-R: Dr. The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, The Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica, Mr Okechukwu Ihejirika, Ag. Chief…
Intra-African trade reached $220.3 billion in 2024, marking a 12.4% increase from the previous year’s $196.04 billion, according to Afreximbank’s African Trade Report. This growth was driven by stronger economic