US Head of African Affairs Garcia on African Tour to Put Into Action ‘Trade Over Aid’ Policy
On 30 August 2026, Frank Garcia, US State Department Assistant Secretary and Head of African Affairs, started his multi-nation tour
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South African VP Paul Mashatile Attends 4th China International Supply Chain Expo 2026
From 20 to 26 June 2026, South African Vice President Paul Mashatile undertook an official visit to China. He attended
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Kenya and South Africa Translate Common Aspirations Into Regional Alignment
From 3 to 5 June 2026, Kenya’s President William Ruto was on a state visit to South Africa at the
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South Africa and India Light the Way for South-South Cooperation
From 29 May to 3 June 2026, South African Vice President Paul Mashatile undertook a state visit to India to
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Mauritius Commercial Bank Earmarks $1B for Trade Finance to Boost Intra-African Trade
On 25 May 2026, the Mauritius Commercial Bank Group (MCB) issued a press statement that it is making up to
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Gnassingbé Urges ‘Shift from Political Rhetoric to Practical Execution’ at Biashara Afrika 2026
The 3rd Biashara Afrika 2026 conference (#BA2026) took place at the Palais des Congrès in Lomé from 18 to 20
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Zimbabwe and Ghana Reinforce Partnership and Light the Path for Stronger Intra-African Partnership
From 1 to 3 April 2026, Ghana’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa undertook a state visit to Ghana to strengthen cooperation. During
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US Dispatches Delegation to the African Union to Reinforce Economic and Security Ties
On 28 January 2026, a US delegation led by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau paid a visit to the
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German Foreign Minister Pays Visit to African Union
On 22 January 2026, the German Minister of Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul paid a visit to the African Union Commission
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Looking Beyond the Rosy Figure of $348B Trade Between China-and Africa in 2025
After releasing the China-Africa trade for the first eleven months of 2025, China Customs finally released the full-year figure in
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