Seven African countries are in the firing line of new Trump tariffs
Background on the Proposed Tariff Action
In early 2024 the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) launched a series of investigations under Section 301...
Egypt will become China’s manufacturing gateway to the world
Why Chinese Tire Makers Are Betting Big on Egypt
The Big Announcements
Sailun Group’s $1 Billion Factory
In August 2025, Cairo signed a deal with China’s Sailun Group to...
South Africa repatriates 2,745 foreigners this week
South Africa Accelerates Repatriation Amid Rising Anti‑Immigrant Tensions
In the week following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s pledge to tighten immigration controls, South African authorities reported that 2,745...
Political turmoil in KwaZulu-Natal as IFP plans to expel rebellious councillors
IFP Plans to Expel Six Councillors in uPhongolo
What Happened?
In uPhongolo Local Municipality, six ward councillors from the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) voted together with...
The U.S. is committing an additional $20 million to the Ebola response in Africa, bringing total assistance to more than $220 million
U.S. Boosts Ebola Response Funding to Over $220 Million
On Wednesday the United States announced an additional $20 million in emergency aid to help contain an...
Tanzania: TANESCO opens first electric vehicle charging station in Dodoma, offering free charging for a month
Tanzania Launches Its First Public EV Charging Station in Dodoma
On June 11, 2026, Tanzania’s Energy Minister Hon. Deogratius Ndejembi officiated the opening of the nation’s inaugural electric‑vehicle (EV)...
