China and Switzerland Conclude Negotiations to Amend Free Trade Agreement
On 20 August 2026, China’s Commerce Minister WANG Wentao and Switzerland’s President Guy PARMELIN jointly announced that the two countries
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Zimbabwe Seeks to Mobilize More Investments via the Mauritius IFC
During the Zimbabwe-Mauritius Business Forum held in Port Louis on 19 August 2026, both sides agreed to strengthen business ties
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Central Corridor Takes Center Stage at Joint DRC – Tanzania Commission 2026
From 17 to 19 August 2026, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi undertook a state visit to
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46th SADC Summit Catalyzes Regional Integration and Local Beneficiation
The 46th Ordinary SADC Summit took place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Center in Durban, South Africa, on
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US to Crack Down on Transhipment Scam Using AI
On 13 August 2026, the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy released a 25-page report entitled ‘The Great Transshipment Scam.’
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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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