East Africa Drives Iran’s Export Growth
Iran’s trade with Africa has surged in 2025, with East Africa emerging as a key driver of export growth. Tanzania has become one of Iran’s top five export destinations over
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
Ghana Secures Duty-Free Access to Chinese Market
Ghana is set to finalize a zero-tariff trade agreement with China by the end of October 2025, marking a major shift in its export strategy and industrial ambitions. President John
Investment Momentum Builds as M&A Activity Accelerates Across Africa’s Mining Sector
Africa’s mining sector is witnessing a surge in mergers and acquisitions, with today’s reports confirming new joint ventures and equity deals in copper, lithium, and gold assets. Canadian firm Ivanhoe
SANY’s SET150S Hybrid Mining Truck Makes West Africa Debut with GMC
Accra, Ghana – October 3, 2025 – Chinese equipment giant SANY has delivered its first fleet of SET150S hybrid mining trucks to Ghana Manganese Company (GMC), marking the model’s entry
Constructing Africa’s Future: Infrastructure, Innovation, and Industrial Opportunity
As Africa accelerates its push toward industrialization and regional integration, the construction sector is emerging as a cornerstone of economic transformation. From precision engineering on national highways to the rise
Africa’s Free Trade Expansion Unlocks New Export Frontiers
The Africa Free Trade Expansion 2025 initiative is reshaping the continent’s economic landscape. With 47 countries ratifying the AfCFTA agreement, trade barriers are being dismantled, customs procedures streamlined, and infrastructure
Ghana Injects $4.6 Million into Shea Sector to Boost Exports
By Brandon Moss AgriFocus Africa July 31, 2025 Accra—In a bold move to revive its shea industry, Ghana’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced a $4.6 million investment to modernize processing
Egypt’s Exports to African Union Grow by 4.7% amid Deepening Economic Ties
Taarek Refaat Egypt’s total exports to African Union (AU) countries rose by 4.7% in 2024, reaching $7.7 billion, up from $7.4 billion in 2023, according to figures released Saturday by
Ghana accelerates efforts to boost Intra-African Trade
The Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, H.E. Wamkele Mene (fifth left) poses with Afreximbank’s Group Chief Economist & Managing Director, Research, Dr. Yemi Kale…