Trump’s new tariffs threaten Lesotho’s textile industry and U.S.-Africa trade
Lesotho’s textile sector faces a crisis after the U.S. announced a 50% tariff on its exports, jeopardizing thousands of jobs...
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Togo strengthens Public-Private dialogue ahead of budget formulation
In a move to enhance economic collaboration, Togo's Minister of Economy and Finance, Essowè Georges Barcola, has emphasized the government's...
Burkina Faso: Modernizing the economy, the Transition Assembly adopts a new customs code
The deputies of the Transitional Legislative Assembly (ALT) held a decisive plenary session on Monday, March 24, 2025, to examine...
Bolloré Group faces legal action over alleged corruption in Africa
Eleven African non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from five countries have filed a complaint with France’s National Financial Prosecutor against the Bolloré...
Togo and AES Nations launch customs interconnection to boost trade
In a significant step toward regional economic integration, Togo and the member states of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)...
Canadian Provinces pull US alcohol from shelves in trade dispute, sparking industry Backlash
In a sharp escalation of trade tensions, several Canadian provinces, led by Ontario, have removed US-made alcoholic beverages from store...
Togo launches new digital tool to boost trade and business climate
In a significant move to enhance the business environment, the Togolese government, under the directive of President Faure Gnassingbé, has...
Business/ Technology: Corporate America scales back diversity efforts amid legal and political scrutiny
Major corporations, including Meta and Amazon, are significantly reducing their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, citing legal challenges and...
Business/ Gautam Adani and Nephew face US bribery and fraud charges
Gautam Adani, founder of the Adani Group, and his nephew Sagar Adani have been indicted in the United States on...
Africa’s E-Commerce Boom: A Digital revolution driving economic growth and intra-Continental trade
The e-commerce landscape in Africa is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by a youthful, increasingly connected population and economic integration...
