Starlink’s South Africa standoff: Black empowerment laws spark Musk’s Backlash
Elon Musk’s claim that Starlink is barred from South Africa because he’s "not black" has ignited debate over the country’s...
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Business/ China shakes up trade team amid escalating tensions with U.S.
In a surprise move, China has replaced its top trade negotiator, appointing former WTO ambassador Li Chenggang to lead talks...
Trump’s new tariffs threaten Lesotho’s textile industry and U.S.-Africa trade
Lesotho’s textile sector faces a crisis after the U.S. announced a 50% tariff on its exports, jeopardizing thousands of jobs...
Togo strengthens Public-Private dialogue ahead of budget formulation
In a move to enhance economic collaboration, Togo's Minister of Economy and Finance, Essowè Georges Barcola, has emphasized the government's...
Burkina Faso: Modernizing the economy, the Transition Assembly adopts a new customs code
The deputies of the Transitional Legislative Assembly (ALT) held a decisive plenary session on Monday, March 24, 2025, to examine...
Bolloré Group faces legal action over alleged corruption in Africa
Eleven African non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from five countries have filed a complaint with France’s National Financial Prosecutor against the Bolloré...
Togo and AES Nations launch customs interconnection to boost trade
In a significant step toward regional economic integration, Togo and the member states of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)...
Canadian Provinces pull US alcohol from shelves in trade dispute, sparking industry Backlash
In a sharp escalation of trade tensions, several Canadian provinces, led by Ontario, have removed US-made alcoholic beverages from store...
Togo launches new digital tool to boost trade and business climate
In a significant move to enhance the business environment, the Togolese government, under the directive of President Faure Gnassingbé, has...
Business/ Technology: Corporate America scales back diversity efforts amid legal and political scrutiny
Major corporations, including Meta and Amazon, are significantly reducing their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, citing legal challenges and...
