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Monitoring Media Narratives Across Africa
Last updated: June 2026
Monitoring Media Narratives Across Africa
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News AGOA expires, raising costs and uncertainty for African exporters. U.S. backs one-year extension; long-term outlook remains unclear. Broader reform proposal aims for 2041 renewal, tied to AfCFTA. The African …
News • Ranks 52nd globally; contributes 8% to national GDP • Competitive tax regime, strategic location fuel IFC growth Mauritius' financial center has surpassed Casablanca Finance City (CFC) to become …
News China commits $10B to SA, betting Pretoria can rival Nairobi & Kigali as Africa’s next tech hub. The pledge equals SA’s annual FDI inflows, but power shortages and governance …
News Africa, with 30% of the world's critical mineral reserves, is a target for many, including Gulf states. Following moves by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Qatar is …
News Liebherr comeback: German-Swiss group wins 10-year crane contract with Transnet after 2023 corruption settlement. Green focus: Hybrid and diesel-electric cranes to cut CO₂ emissions by up to 50% and …
News Infrastructures Nigeria launches 1 GW solar plant to produce 2 million panels a year, aiming to cut $600 million in annual imports. The factory is expected to create up …
News Infrastructures DBSA closed a 100 mln rand ($5.7 mln) financing for EV charging stations. Local firm Zero Carbon Charge will build 60 solar-powered stations by 2026. Tax incentives aim …
News • Africa plans OPEC-style minerals bloc, but execution will decide if it gains real global leverage. • Continent holds cobalt, lithium, PGMs, copper, phosphate; IEA sees energy use driving …
News The 38 African countries covered by "The Global Attractiveness Index 2025" were mostly ranked at the bottom of the list, primarily due to weak performance in government efficiency, innovation, …
News • South Africa courts Chinese automakers for EV and hybrid investment • Local production lags, 2024 sales 34% below industry target • Govt considers higher tariffs to curb cheap …