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In a landmark move reflecting shifting global trade dynamics, China has officially authorized the import of soybean meal from Ethiopia. This strategic development, announced on July 3, 2025, signifies not only a deepening of Sino-Ethiopian agricultural ties but also a…
South Africa is rethinking its global trade strategy as longstanding ties with the United States come under pressure. In early 2025, the U.S. government introduced steep tariffs of up to 30 percent on key South African exports. These measures have…
Africa is at a turning point in its energy journey. With millions still lacking access to reliable electricity, solar power is becoming a key solution—especially with strong backing from China. Recent developments highlight how China-Africa partnerships are reshaping the continent’s…
China’s engagement with Africa is entering a new phase, moving beyond traditional trade to more strategic partnerships focused on infrastructure and finance. July 2025 has brought several key developments that highlight this deepening relationship, especially in how both regions collaborate…
In the heart of Southern Africa, Zambia’s vast fertile lands are drawing renewed international attention—especially from China. Once dominated by mining headlines, the country’s narrative is increasingly being rewritten through plows, tractors, and phosphate. Over the past year, Chinese investment…
Africa’s trade relationship with China has exploded in early 2025 and it’s not just about big numbers, it’s about a shifting global landscape. In the first five months of this year alone, trade between Africa and China surged to a…
In May 2025, the Trade Worldwide Information Network (TWIN) Foundation was launched at the AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum in Lusaka, Zambia. Backed by global organizations including the World Economic Forum, Tony Blair Institute, TradeMark Africa, and the IOTA Foundation, TWIN…
Africa stands at a turning point. For too long, it has played the role of importer bringing in machinery, textiles, electronics, and even processed foods while exporting raw materials like oil, cocoa, and copper. This has created chronic trade imbalances…
On May 20, 2025, Kunming, China, hosted the 14th China-Africa Think Tank Forum, a significant event that brought together policymakers, diplomats, and scholars from over 50 African countries. The gathering aimed to deepen understanding and cooperation around modernization efforts between…
A growing number of African leaders are emphasizing the urgent need to strengthen trade within the continent especially in the agricultural sector. This renewed push for intra-African trade is seen as a critical solution to food insecurity, economic inequality, and…