Libya Launches Direct Shipping Route to West African Markets
Libya has launched a direct maritime shipping route from the Port of Misrata to West African markets, opening a new trade corridor for Libyan exporters seeking to expand across Africa.
Benin Turns Cotton Into a Local Manufacturing Opportunity
Benin is moving to capture more value from its cotton industry by processing more of its crop locally and turning raw cotton into fabrics and finished garments. The West African
Road Freight SME Summit 2026 to Unlock Working Capital and Growth Opportunities for South Africa’s Transport and Logistics SMEs
South Africa’s transport and logistics SMEs will converge at the 4th Annual Access Road Freight SME Summit 2026, taking place on 21–22 October 2026 at the Indaba Hotel, Fourways, Johannesburg.
AgroBerries Targets Asian Markets To Expand Southern African Blueberry Exports
AgroBerries is targeting stronger access to Asian markets for Southern African blueberries as ongoing disruption in the Middle East pushes exporters to diversify their destinations. The global soft fruit supplier
Nigeria’s Trade Surplus Widens As Non-Crude Exports Overtake Oil
Nigeria’s total merchandise trade increased by 19.1% quarter-on-quarter to ₦41.44 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, supported by a strong rise in exports. Exports climbed 27.6% during the quarter
Uganda Targets Asian Markets as First Crude Oil Exports Approach
Uganda is preparing to enter the international crude oil market, targeting Asian refiners for its first exports of “Pearl Sweet” crude from early 2027 as the country moves closer to
SolitAir Adds Ghana into its Expanding Africa Network
UAE cargo carrier now operates freight services to 17 African countries Dubai, UAE, September 08, 2026: SolitAir, the UAE’s dedicated next-generation B2B, airport-to-airport, express middle-mile cargo airline, today announced the
Africa’s Trade Ambitions Shift from Agreements to Regional Production Hubs
Africa’s free-trade ambitions are entering a more critical phase as governments move from negotiating agreements to building the infrastructure and systems needed to make regional trade work in practice. A
South Africa Expands Citrus Push into India as African Exporters Diversify
South Africa is strengthening its citrus export drive into India as growers seek to diversify markets, improve logistics and reduce reliance on traditional destinations amid growing global competition. India approved
USAID-Backed Programme Targets SME Export Growth Across Southern Africa
The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) launched a USAID-funded programme to strengthen investment and export readiness among 100 small and medium-sized enterprises across nine Southern African countries. The