EU Lifts Long-Standing Sanctions on Zimbabwe
On 17 February 2026, the European Union (EU) announced that it had decided to lift the sanctions on Zimbabwe following
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2nd Italy-Summit 2026 Takes Stock of Mattei Plan and Seeks to Expand Partnership
The 2nd Italy-Africa Summit took place in Addis Ababa on 13 February 2026. The Summit follows the inaugural one held
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Macron Urges Reinforcing European Union at 3rd European Industry Summit 2026
On 11 February 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a passionate address urging the reinforcement of the European Union in
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US Extends AGOA For Only One Year Up Till 31 December 2026
On 3 February 2026, Donald Trump affixed his presidential approval to the piece of legislation to reauthorize the African Growth
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Dangote and XCMG Strengthen Strategic Cooperation During Visit to Xuzhou
On 1 February 2026, Dangote Group Chair Aliko Dangote and Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG) Chair YANG Dongsheng signed a
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UK Seeks Warmer Ties With China, But Relations Appear Lukewarm
From 27 to 30 January 2026, UK PM Keir Starmer was on a state visit to China in response to
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US Dispatches Delegation to the African Union to Reinforce Economic and Security Ties
On 28 January 2026, a US delegation led by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau paid a visit to the
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EU-India FTA Hailed as ‘Mother Of All Deals’
On 27 January 2026, India and the EU signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after more than two decades of
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German Foreign Minister Pays Visit to African Union
On 22 January 2026, the German Minister of Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul paid a visit to the African Union Commission
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BYD Opens First Showroom in Tanzania
On 22 January 2026, BYD officially opened its first showroom in Dar es Salaam, the capital of Tanzania. In addition
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