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Trump wants to talk business with Africa in hopes of countering China. But a US summit excluded Africa’s big players
The White House is hosting an “African leaders” summit of sorts this week. But only five countries from the continent of more ...
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Donald Trump’s approach to Africa is very, well, African
The upshot is a paradox. Under Mr Trump America will do a lot less in Africa than it has done for decades. But African ...
First malaria drug for newborns and young infants expected to be approved in Africa within weeks
The approval of the first malaria treatment for newborns and young infants could lead to imminent widespread use in Africa, ...
South Africa's rand and stocks slip as lower commodity prices weigh
South Africa's commodity-backed currency and stocks weakened on Wednesday, with investor focus on precious metal prices that ...
Africa Wants Its Critical Minerals to Yield Jobs, Not Just Dollars
More countries are imposing export restrictions to help develop their own industries.
Citi Says South Africa Central Bank Could Lower CPI Goal in July
The South African Reserve Bank could lower its inflation target as soon as its policy meeting at the end of this month, ...
Why Are Police Officers in South Africa Torturing People?
A data analysis by The New York Times shows that a form of torture popular during apartheid endures in the country despite ...
Embeth Davidtz drew on her childhood in Africa to adapt Alexandra Fuller’s memoir
In 1974, when it seemed as though everyone was leaving South Africa, Embeth Davidtz’s family was going back. Davidtz, a ...
West Africa facing 10% drop in cocoa output in 2025/26, industry sources say
West African cocoa production, which has faced two successive below-average harvests, is likely to see another 10% decline in ...