Nigeria’s Exports to Africa Surge to N4.9tn in Q3 2025
By Jayden Bagshaw Nigeria’s exports to African countries rose sharply in the third quarter of 2025, reaching N4.9 trillion—a 97.16 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Africa Squeezed Between Import Substitution and Dependency Syndrome
By Kester Kenn Klomegah African economies today find themselves caught between the pursuit of import substitution and the persistence of dependency syndrome. This condition, shaped by rules and regulations that
Accelerating Intra-Africa Trade and Sustainable Development
Africa is on the brink of a transformative digital revolution. The rapid expansion of mobile connectivity, internet penetration, digital platforms, and financial technology is positioning the continent’s digital economy as
Africa: U.S. Bill Aims to Restore and Extend Trade Benefits to 2028
Maseru/Port Louis, 2025 – A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives seeks to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for three more years, preserving duty-free
€2.75B in East African Agri-Exports at Risk as Only
15% Meet Traceability Requirements • Agriculture remains the backbone of East Africa’s economy, contributing over 32% of regional GDP and employing more than 80% of the population (East African Community,
Pop-Up boxes Bring Modular Power and Data Solutions To Modern Furniture
New to Legrand’s comprehensive range of cable management systems are Incara Pop-Up boxes, which provide an integrated, modular, aesthetically-pleasing solution for power and data connections within furniture. Legrand has introduced
China Leans on Africa as Exports Rebound Despite Steep US Decline
China’s exports rebounded in November 2025 as stronger demand from Africa and other emerging markets helped offset a sharp fall in shipments to the United States, signaling a mixed recovery
Africa’s Mining Industry: Unlocking New Cooperation with Russia and China
At the Russia-Africa Expo-2025, a landmark roundtable titled “The Potential of Africa’s Mining Industry: New Opportunities for Cooperation with Russia and China” was held in Moscow under the auspices of
Cairo Eyes African Defence Export Markets with New Production Deals
Egypt has signed two new cooperation agreements with foreign defence companies to locally manufacture military equipment, a move aimed at boosting exports to African markets and strengthening regional defence ties.