Officials from Africa and the United States are set to convene in June or July to discuss duty-free access for Africa to the world’s largest market. US and African officials to meet in June or July to discuss duty-free access to US market. Donald Trump’s tariffs have affected global trade and displaced AGOA benefits for…
In a groundbreaking win for Nigeria and the African continent as a whole, 17-year-old Nigerian-American climate activist and novelist Amara C. Nwuneli has been named Africa’s winner of The Earth Prize 2025, the world’s largest environmental competition for young people. Amara C. Nwuneli, a 17-year-old Nigerian-American climate activist and novelist, won The Earth Prize 2025…
Dangote Refinery has lowered its ex-depot (gantry) price to N865 per litre, according to a customer notice issued on Thursday morning. Dangote Refinery has reduced the price of petrol to N865 per litre. Filling stations with direct supply agreements with the refinery are expected to adjust their pump prices. The price cut follows the reinstatement…
When U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping policy of reciprocal import tariffs, it sent shockwaves through global markets and governments alike. Some countries, including Zambia, had already offered to eliminate all tariffs on U.S. goods in a bid to avoid being targeted by the new trade measures. Business Insider Africa presents countries that offered…
Algeria and France, two countries which at one point shared a budding relationship, have since the year began, been at odds with each other. Currently, Russia weighed in, urging Algeria to heap more pressure on France. Algeria and France are currently at odds with each other. Russia has sided with Algeria in seeking reparations from…
In the ever-changing face of global geopolitics, the G20 countries’ impact in Africa continues to get major attention. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 G20 countries with the largest influence in Africa. This list is courtesy of the Geopolitical Influence and Peace Report. Spain ranks number 1 on the list. The G20, which includes…
Angola’s state-owned oil company, Sonangol, is in discussions with Chinese and European banks to secure funding for a $4.8 billion shortfall in its planned Lobito refinery. Sonangol is seeking funding for a $4.8 billion shortfall in its Lobito refinery project. Sonangol is in discussions with Chinese and European banks, and is confident financing will be…
United States President, Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on the imposition of new tariffs across several countries, signaling a temporary shift in the administration’s aggressive trade posture. President Trump announced a 90-day pause on new tariffs across several countries During this period, the U.S. will implement a 10% reciprocal tariff on imports from…
Policy think tank IMANI Africa has urged the Government of Ghana to broaden its international trade partnerships beyond the United States, following the imposition of a 10% tariff on Ghanaian exports by the US administration. IMANI Africa urges Ghana to broaden international trade partnerships Diversification is essential to cushion the Ghanaian economy from external trade…
