US Senate Votes in Favor of Extending AGOA Till End of 2028
On 8 August 2026, the US Senate voted in favor of the extension of AGOA by 90 to 6 votes,
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PIL Reorganizes Mozambique and Indian Ocean Services
At the start of August 2026, Pacific International Lines (PIL) reorganized its Mozambique and Indian Ocean Islands services by introducing
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Mali and Morocco Sign Several Accords During 4th Joint Commission
From 21 to 24 July 2026, Mali and Morocco held the 4th Joint Commission in Bamako. This 4th session occurred
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Trump Administration Launches $500M US – Africa Strategic Investment Program
On 23 July 2026, the Bureau of African Affairs under the US State Department launched a USD 500 million US-Africa
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Nguema and Macron Recalibrate Gabon – France Ties Post-Francafrique
From 20 to 22 July 2026, Gabon’s Oligui Nguema conducted a state visit to France. He led a delegation of
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China’s Trade Brakes in US and EU, But Accelerates in Other Markets
On 14 July 2026, Vice-Minister WANG Jun of the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) held a press briefing
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China – Africa Trade Surpassed $200B for First Half of 2026
On 15 July 2026, the China General Administration of Customs (GACC) released trade data for June 2026. For 1H26, the
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Lavrov on Four-Nation Africa Tour to Drum Up Support for Upcoming Russia-Africa Summit
From 6 to 10 July 2026, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov undertook a four-nation African tour to drum up support
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Ramaphosa Tours France to Bolster Comprehensive Cooperation
Just before France’s National Day, from 10 to 12 July 2026, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa completed a working visit
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Modi Conducts Three-Nation Indo-Pacific Tour to Promote MAHASAGAR
Act East and MAHASAGAR From 6 to 11 July 2026, India’s PM Narendra Modi conducted a three-nation #IndoPacific tour to
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