Economy

By Emmanuel Nduka Ethiopia’s attempt to rejoin the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been rejected once again, as the U.S. Trade Representative confirmed that the list of eligible African countries for the upcoming fiscal year...

By Emmanuel Nduka Starting December 27, 2024, Kenyans will experience higher prices for various goods, as the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) raises excise duty rates following the enactment of the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024. President...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has launched a new land administration policy that permits landed property owners to transfer ownership and use the land as collateral to receive loans from financial institutions. Recall that...

By Emmanuel Nduka  In a landmark move to advance regional governance, Morocco has signed four pivotal framework agreements aimed at accelerating the implementation of advanced regionalisation and reinforcing cooperation across key sectors. The agreements, revealed at...

By Emmanuel Nduka Over 40 million people across West and Central Africa are currently struggling to access enough food, according to the United Nations (UN) food agency. That number is expected to rise to 52 million...

By John Ikani The clock is ticking on efforts to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), as divisions within the US Congress have brought the process to a standstill. Hopes were high among African...