On May 1, 2026, China extended zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with diplomatic relations, eliminating barriers on the vast majority of traded goods in a landmark policy shift.
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China has extended its landmark zero-tariff policy to cover Africa’s 20 largest economies, giving 53 of the continent’s 54 nations preferential access to its massive market — a move with far-reaching implications for the continent’s trade future.
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A widening Middle East conflict between Iran and a US-led coalition is sending shockwaves across Africa, with economists and security analysts warning that the continent faces a twin threat to its energy supplies and maritime trade routes — even without a full closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The warnings come as the Iran conflict
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Chinese President Xi Jinping told a Beijing summit of African leaders on Tuesday that China stands ready to deepen its partnership with African nations as the continent grapples with the economic fallout from the ongoing Iran conflict — a war that has sent oil prices climbing, disrupted supply chains, and pressured currencies across sub-Saharan Africa.
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Djibouti’s presidential election is reshaping the geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa, as major world powers compete for influence over the small nation controlling a vital global shipping chokepoint.
Afreximbank swept the 2026 IFLR Africa Awards with three major wins, signalling a shift in African capital markets. We break down what the hat-trick means for the continent.
Kenya’s Lamu Port has recorded a staggering 974 percent increase in cargo throughput over the past year, transforming a chronically underutilized facility into a critical global shipping hub as the Strait of Hormuz becomes increasingly hazardous.
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The Gulf Crisis and Its Ripple Effects on African Economies As the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt one of the world’s most critical oil shipping corridors, African nations are counting the cost — and in some unexpected corners, discovering opportunity. The Strait of Hormuz handles approximately 20% of global oil exports and
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Kenya’s Lamu Port Sees Unprecedented Surge as Middle East Conflict Reroutes Global Shipping Kenya’s Lamu Port, a facility that has long struggled to find its footing due to incomplete infrastructure networks connecting it to the East African hinterland, is experiencing an unexpected renaissance — driven entirely by crisis elsewhere. As vessels bound for the Middle
Lamu Port in Kenya is seeing unprecedented growth as ships divert from the Strait of Hormuz. Here is how a sleepy Kenyan port became a global shipping lifeline.
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Lamu Port in Kenya is seeing unprecedented growth as ships divert from the Strait of Hormuz. Here is how a sleepy Kenyan port became a global shipping lifeline.
Lamu Port: How a Sleepy Kenyan Port Became a Lifeline for Global Shipping Read More »
Lamu Port in Kenya is seeing unprecedented growth as ships divert from the Strait of Hormuz. Here is how a sleepy Kenyan port became a global shipping lifeline.
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