China-Africa Trade Increases by 5% in 2024
Based on data released by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) at the beginning of 2025, Africa-China trade
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UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue 2025 Reaps £600M in Deals
From 10 to 12 January 2025, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves was on an official tour in China. On 11 January,
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Chinese FM Wang Yi’s Visit to Africa at Start of 2025 Rich in Symbolism
In line with a decades-long tradition, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi undertook an African tour at the start of the
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The China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement Effective as of 1st January 2025
Following a videoconference on 30 December 2024 between the Mr WANG Wentao, Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of
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Gulf Cooperation Council Emerges As One of the Top Investors in Africa
In December 2024, Afreximbank released its research report on “Rising Gulf Investments in Africa”, highlighting the increasing and sustained appetite
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Invest Africa Releases Post-Event Report for ‘The Africa Debate in UAE 2024’
The 1st edition of The Africa Debate – UAE took place in Dubai on 31 October 2024. The organizer Invest
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Africa Investment Forum 2024 Signs Up $30B in New Deals
The Africa Investment Forum (#AIF2024) took place under the royal patronage of King Mohammed VI in Rabat, Morocco, from 4
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EU-Mercosur Clinches FTA Despite French Opposition
On 6 December 2024, the EU and Mercosur announced the signing of a Free Trade Agreement (#FTA) in Montevideo. France
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Germany Calls for Security and Stability to Boost FDI Into Africa
Only 1% of German FDI or a little above EUR 10 billion currently goes to Africa, but that might soon
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“The future of the world lies in Africa,” declares Biden in Angola
During his state visit to Africa, US President Joe Biden declared: “The future of the world lies in Africa!” He
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