Macron Wraps Up ASEAN Tour in Singapore by Calling for ‘Coalition of Independents’
On the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and Singapore, French President Emmanuel Macron undertook a
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Adesina Urges Africa to Be More Self-Reliant in an Increasingly Transactional and Fragmented World
At the African Development Bank (AfDB) Annual Meeting 2025 (#AfDBAM2025), which opened in Cote d’Ivoire on 26th May 2025, Dr
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ASEAN, GCC and China Hold Inaugural Summit in Malaysia
From 27 to 28 May 2025, ASEAN, GCC and China held the inaugural summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Taking place
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Macron Sings Praise of ‘Stable and Secure Relationship’ While France and Vietnam Sign Deals Worth $10B
During an official visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to Vietnam from 26 to 27 May 2025, France and Vietnam
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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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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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African Apparel Exporters to USA Face Uncertainty Under Trump’s Protectionist Posture
In 2024, the top apparel exporters to the USA were Morocco , Kenya, Tunisia, Madagascar, and Lesotho. Most countries rely
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Trump Slaps ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ on Friends and Foes
As announced previously, US President Donald Trump unveiled his tariff chart on Wednesday, the 2th of April 2025 at the
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Intra-African Trade Crosses USD 200B Mark in 2024
According to a report by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), intra-African trade reached USD 208 billion in 2024, representing a
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UAE and UE Seek to Bolster Trade Ties
A UAE delegation led by Minister of Foreign Trade, Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, visited the EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium
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