Fears for indebted African economies as global bond yields spike
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A global sell-off in bond markets deepened this week amid fears over high government spending…

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Fears for indebted African economies as global bond yields spike

Stiglitz hits out as global tax reform watered down on behalf of US
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Economist Joseph Stiglitz and and former Senegal Prime Minister Aminata Touré were among those calling…

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Stiglitz hits out as global tax reform watered down on behalf of US

The Lobito Corridor can be a hub of opportunities
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Born in Angola, the Lobito Corridor plays a pivotal role in Africa’s economic development. It…

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The Lobito Corridor can be a hub of opportunities

The collapse of foreign aid is a wake-up call – and an opportunity
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For decades, foreign assistance from the United States, especially USAID, brought a sense of certainty…

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The collapse of foreign aid is a wake-up call – and an opportunity

Botswana's VP and fin min on diamonds, diversification and tariffs
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The 159-year-old debating chamber of the Cambridge Union Society has played host to some of…

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Botswana's VP and fin min on diamonds, diversification and tariffs

Botswana VP on diamonds, diversification and Trump tariffs
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The 159-year-old debating chamber of the Cambridge Union Society has played host to some of…

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Botswana VP on diamonds, diversification and Trump tariffs

Trump era brings rethink of Africa’s energy access challenge
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At first glance, the first months of the second Trump administration appear less than promising…

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Trump era brings rethink of Africa’s energy access challenge

SA envoy expelled by Trump says critical minerals could repair ties
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For a man who sports ‘the badge of honour’ of being the first and hitherto…

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SA envoy expelled by Trump says critical minerals could repair ties

SA envoy expelled by Trump says critical minerals could fix US ties
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For a man who sports ‘the badge of honour’ of being the first and hitherto…

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SA envoy expelled by Trump says critical minerals could fix US ties

African-led diplomacy struggles to resolve DRC war
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War has engulfed the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2025. The Rwanda-backed M23…

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African-led diplomacy struggles to resolve DRC war