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A decade ago countries in West Africa set up a unique trade monitoring mechanism. Its purpose was to track intra-regional trade in agricultural products and livestock in the region. But the system was closed down in 2022 due to a lack of funding by regional organisations.
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For most of the past 25 years, Chinese construction companies operating in Africa could count on generous financial backing from Chinese banks. Between 2000 and 2019, Chinese funders committed almost US$50 billion to African transport projects. Most came from Chinese development finance institutions.
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The Second Africa Climate Summit, held in Ethiopia in September 2025, drew more than 25,000 people – from presidents and ministers to farmers, activists, business leaders and students.
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From Africa to North America, the world’s farmers, innovators and communities are central to the heritage, diversity and technology that shape how we produce, market and consume food.
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The trade agreement between the United States and sub-Saharan African nations, known as AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act), is set to expire on September 30.
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First issued in 2015, the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide clear guidance on lifting millions of people around the world out of poverty and mitigating the impact of climate change. Ranging from reducing hunger to improving education to raising incomes and boosting economic growth, the 17 goals include 169 specific sustainability targets to be met by 2030.
