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Africa’s China Trade Test

China’s tariff-free access opens a vast market for Africa, but governments face pressure to move beyond raw commodities and build higher-value industries, reports Africa Daily News Desk China’s decision to remove tariffs

September 18, 2026

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Zero Tariffs Won’t Fix Africa-China Trade Imbalance

China’s zero-tariff policy is expected to boost African exports, but analysts say greater market access alone may not address the continent’s trade imbalance….reports Africa Daily News Desk China’s decision to provide zero-tariff

September 17, 2026

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Africa Sees India Investment Top $75 Billion

Business leaders say the growing partnership is creating fresh opportunities across key sectors including infrastructure, healthcare, fintech and renewable energy….reports Asian Lite News Desk India’s growing economic engagement with Africa has reached

July 31, 2026

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South Africa’s Chad le Clos Becomes Commonwealth Games’ Most Decorated Male Athlete

South African swimming star Chad le Clos became the most decorated male athlete in Commonwealth Games history after winning his 19th medal in Glasgow. …reports Africa Daily News Desk South African swimming great

July 27, 2026

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Deadly Heat to Hit Poorest Nations Hardest, Warns Report

A new Climate Impact Lab report warns climate change could cause 430,000 additional deaths a year by 2050, with the worst impact on poorer nations lacking electricity for cooling…reports Asian Lite News

July 27, 2026

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Trump aid cuts weaken global HIV fight, report finds

A global study says 1,700-plus HIV service sites shut after PEPFAR funding cuts in 2025. Prevention programmes and services for vulnerable communities suffered the biggest setbacks…reports Africa Daily News Desk Funding cuts

July 21, 2026

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Elon Musk leads African-born billionaires as fortunes top $952bn

Nine African-born billionaires have secured places on Forbes’ latest ranking of America’s richest immigrant billionaires, with their combined wealth reaching $952.9 billion….reports Africa Daily News Desk Nine African-born billionaires have amassed a

July 17, 2026

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China’s growing grip on African ports raises strategic concerns

A US-based report says China’s extensive investments in African ports are creating long-term financial and operational dependencies across the continent…reports Asian lite News Desk China’s expanding investments in African port infrastructure are

July 15, 2026

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India, Ghana strengthen maritime partnership with focus on ports

India’s High Commissioner-designate Surinder Bhagat held separate meetings with Ghana’s port and maritime authorities to discuss closer cooperation….reports Asian Lite News Desk India and Ghana have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in

July 14, 2026

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China Wants Africa to Ditch the Dollar

China is encouraging African nations to repay Chinese loans in yuan rather than US dollars as part of its broader effort to expand the global use of its currency…reports Africa Daily News

July 13, 2026

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