Africa has become a key growth market for Chinese exports, as tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump accelerate a shift in global trade. According to Bloomberg, Chinese shipments to the continent jumped 25 percent in the first half of 2025, reaching $122bn. Exports are now on track to top $200bn this year, …
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THE United States has reset its relations with West Africa’s military rulers, offering security assistance against jihadist insurgents in exchange for access to the region’s lucrative mineral reserves, analysts say. The policy reversal follows President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, marking a clear break from Joe Biden’s decision …
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MAURITIUS has retained its position as Africa’s best-governed country, with Rwanda and Botswana close behind, according to the 2025 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI). While the continent continues to lag behind other regions, researchers say the latest findings point to encouraging signs of progress. The results were unveiled at the CGGI’s regional launch …
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Mozambique has secured a $20bn investment partnership with Qatari investment company Al Mansour Holding, with funding aimed at priority sectors including energy and agriculture, President Daniel Chapo’s office confirmed on Wednesday. The agreement marks the latest in a wave of African deals by the Doha-based group, which has recently unveiled …
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THE navies of Russia and China carried out their first-ever joint patrol in the Pacific region, as per a media report on Wednesday. “The joint patrol was launched in early August, after the Russian-Chinese drills Maritime Interaction 2025 had concluded in the Sea of Japan,” the state-run TASS news agency …
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The Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, is on a visit to Algeria, bolstering the defence ties between the two nations. The aim of the Army Chief’s visit is to strengthen ties, reinforce defence and security engagement between India and Algeria. COAS visited the Cherchell Military Academy, Algeria’s …
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THE White House has dismissed Susan Monarez as director of the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after she refused to resign in a dispute over vaccine policy, with her removal sparking turmoil and further resignations among senior health officials. Monarez, confirmed by the Senate only last month, reportedly …
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US special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff has said Washington hopes to see the war in Ukraine resolved by the end of 2025, pointing to Moscow’s “peace proposal on the table” and ongoing talks with both Russian and Ukrainian representatives. Speaking during a cabinet meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday, …
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The House of Representatives Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has called for stronger stakeholders collaboration to address digital exclusion among youths in the country. The Deputy Chairman of the committee, Rep. Afolabi Afuape (APC-Ogun) made the call at a roundtable to unveil #CSR4DEV Initiative in Abuja on Wednesday. He said that …
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THE Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) on Wednesday said it had provided comprehensive care to over 25,000 Nigerians living with HIV through its programme. Dr Agatha David, NIMR’s Director of Research, disclosed this during the institute’s monthly media chat, organised to update the public on its research activities. She …
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