Trump Closes Trillions of Dollars of Deals During Gulf Tour
On 13 May 2025 US President Donald Trump and a delegation comprising of Who Who’s among US corporates undertook a
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Africa CEO Forum 2025 Impels Africans to Become Masters of Their Own Destiny
The Africa CEO Forum took place in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, from 12 to 13 May 2025. The theme for this
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Xi Pledges $10B for Community of Latin American and Caribbean (CLAC) States
On 13 May 2025, during the opening plenary of China-CLAC Forum in Beijing, Chinese President XI Jinping pledged USD 10
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China and USA Hash Out Trade War Ceasefire After Two-Day Talks in Geneva
On Monday 12 May 2025, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) jumped 1,000 points, or +2.5%, upon the publication of
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UK is First Major Economy to Strike Trade Deal With US After ‘Liberation Day’
On 11 May 2025, the US and UK announced that both side unveiled a ‘finalized’ Trade Framework. First announced on
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Peace and Business on Menu for Kagame and Macron at Elysee Amid Global Flux
On 7 May 2025, Rwandan President Paul Kagame met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The two leaders discussed
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Digitalization Dominates 7th Benin Investment Forum
From 8 to 9 May 2025, the Government of Benin is holding its 7th Benin Investment Forum at the Sofitel
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India and UK Clinch ‘Historic’ Free Trade Agreement
On 6 May 2025, India and UK reached a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after several stops and gos during the
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CPPCC Takes Up Frontline Role to Bolster China-Africa Ties
From 8 to 17 April, Chinese People Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Vice-Chair HU Chunhua led a delegation to West Africa
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India Extends $200M Credit Line to Angola During Lourenco’s State Visit
Angolan President Joao Lourenco was on a state visit to India from 1 to 4 May 2025. During a joint
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