Kenya and Tanzania Push Forth On Regional Integration, But Pull Back Over Regional Oil Refinery
From 4 to 5 May 2026, Kenyan President William Ruto was on a state visit to Tanzania. During the visit,
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Ramaphosa Undertakes ‘Working Visit’ to Zimbabwe
Mired by controversy, the visit of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to Zimbabwe has come under scrutiny. Presidential spokesperson Vinent
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Rwanda and Tanzania Join Hands to Enhance Connectivity and Boost Regional Integration
On 3 May 2026, Rwandan President Paul Kagame was in Tanzania for a single-day state visit. The main agenda on
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China’s Zero-Tariff Policy for Africa Might Have Limited Impact
Announced with great fanfare at the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo 2025 (#CAETE2025) in Changsha in June 2025, the zero-tariff
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Seychelles President Herminie Visits Russia to Forge Stronger Ties
From 20 to 23 April 2026, Seychelles President Patrick Herminie was on a state visit to Russia. On 22 April
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EU – Ethiopia Business Forum 2026 Unlocks Global Gateway Potential
From 20 to 22 April 2026, the EU – Ethiopia Business Forum took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Forum
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Botswana and Zimbabwe Ink Ten MoUs to Bolster Cooperation
Botswana’s President Duma Boko traveled to Zimbabwe for a three-day state visit starting from the 21st April, 2026. During the
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Angola’s Delegation Visits Hunan to Explore Partnerships
From 20 to 22 April 2026, a delegation of businesspeople from Angola visited Hunan. The Angolan delegation was led by
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Chapo Invites Chinese Companies to Industrialize Mozambique During Visit to China
From 16 to 22 April 2026, Mozambican President Daniel Chapo conducted a state visit to China. The visit occurs during
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Kenya and Italy Agree on Cooperation Roadmap Under Mattei Plan During Ruto’s Visit
From 19 to 21 April 2026, Kenyan President William Ruto was on a state visit to Italy. Kenya and Italy
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