The China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement Effective as of 1st January 2025
Following a videoconference on 30 December 2024 between the Mr WANG Wentao, Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of
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EU-Mercosur Clinches FTA Despite French Opposition
On 6 December 2024, the EU and Mercosur announced the signing of a Free Trade Agreement (#FTA) in Montevideo. France
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Lammy’s Maiden Tour of Rising Continent Aims to Reset UK-Africa Relations
On 3 November 2024, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy embarked on his maiden visit to Africa since the Labor government
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CIIE Makes More Room for African Agricultural Products
The 7th China International Import Expo 2024 (#CIIE2024) opened in Shanghai on 5 November 2024 with Tanzania as one of
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France and Morocco Seal Deals Worth €10 Billion During Macron’s State Visit in Rabat
The French President Emmanuel Macron led a large delegation to Morocco from 28 to 30 October 2024. The delegation comprised
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Nigeria Initiates Shipment under AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative
On 16 July 2024, Nigeria shipped its first consignments under the #AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative (#GTI) from Lagos Apapa seaport.
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Biden Slaps More Tariffs on ‘Strategic Goods’ Imported from China
On 14 May 2024, US President Joe Biden announced new steep hikes on a list of strategic goods from China.
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Serbia Embraces ‘Shared Future’ with China
Arriving from France, Chinese President Xi Jinping received a warm welcome from Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic upon his landing in
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First US-Mauritius Business Summit 2024 to be Held in Mauritius
The first US-Mauritius Business Summit, organized by the US Department of Commerce, will take place in Mauritius from 21 to
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Chinese EV Battery Makers Turn to Morocco
On 29 March 2024, Chinese EV battery maker, Jiangsu BTR New Material Group, announced that it has been granted the
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