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Africa’s top garment exporter could fold under US tariffs, minister says
Lesotho’s trade minister has warned that the country’s textiles industry, a major exporter to brands such as Levi’s and ...
Shell gets permission to drill off South Africa's west coast
Shell has been granted environmental authorisation to drill up to five deep-water wells off South Africa's west coast, the ...
UN’s food agency limits aid operations in West and Central Africa due to funding cuts
The U.N.'s food agency says it will suspend various food and nutritional assistance in vulnerable countries across West and ...
Ex-BBC correspondent in Africa says first reaction to Live Aid was ‘real anger’
The music event, which raised relief funds for the famine in Ethiopia, is celebrating 40 years. | ITV National News ...
Nissan reaffirms South Africa growth plans amid plant uncertainty
Nissan Motor is still committed to growing in Africa, with plans to introduce new SUVs and new variants of existing models, ...
Greece Passes North Africa Asylum Ban Amid Rights Groups' Opposition
ATHENS (Reuters) -Greek lawmakers voted on Friday to temporarily stop processing asylum requests from migrants arriving from ...
Trump wants to talk business with Africa in hopes of countering China. But a US summit excluded Africa’s big players
The White House hosted an “African leaders” summit of sorts this week. But only five countries from the continent of more ...
South Africa's May manufacturing output rises 0.5% y/y
South Africa's manufacturing output rose 0.5% year on year in May, after falling by a revised 6.4% in April, statistics ...
Africa Wants Its Critical Minerals to Yield Jobs, Not Just Dollars
More countries are imposing export restrictions to help develop their own industries.
Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa
US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his strong grasp of the English language on Wednesday.
Greek lawmakers vote on North Africa asylum ban as rights groups cry foul
Greek lawmakers prepared to vote on legislation on Thursday that would temporarily halt the processing of asylum applications ...
South Africa vs Italy live: Latest score and updates as Springboks see Jasper Wiese sent off
A busy July of international rugby action continues with South Africa hosting Italy for the second clash of this two-Test ...