Economy

What Trump’s next presidency will mean for Africa.

Discussion of Africa was almost completely absent from this year’s US presidential campaign. That might

By Jerry

We need to diversify export portfolio to benefit more from AGOA

THE 2023 African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum took place in Johannesburg, South Africa,

By Jerry

Washington trades military support to Sahel juntas for access to mineral wealth.

Under President Donald Trump the United States has reset relations with west Africa's military leaders on a

By Jerry

US expands its tent in Africa with new energy and minerals financing.

The move signals a broader expansion of US economic engagement on the continent, with officials positioning the funding as both

By Jerry

U.S. steps up efforts to counter China in Africa with $9b move to buy 40% of Glencore’s DRC mines.

Africa is increasingly at the center of global competition for critical minerals, as the United States deepens its footprint on

By Jerry

How the US overtook China as Africa’s biggest foreign investor

The African continent is rich in critical minerals and metals - like lithium, rare earths, cobalt and tungsten - which

By Jerry

US retail giant set to begin operations in Africa.

The store, located at Fourways Mall in Johannesburg, replaces the former Game outlet and represents the company’s first visible branding

By Jerry