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15
Sep

Congo Creates Task Force to Fast-Track US Minerals Partnership

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The Democratic Republic of Congo has established a dedicated DRC-USA Task Force to accelerate implementation of its strategic minerals partnership with the United States, according to cabinet minutes reviewed by Reuters. The task force is expected to help translate commitments under the partnership into concrete investment, mining and economic projects. Congolese Economy Minister Daniel Mukoko […]

04
Sep

Transnet Completes Restoration of Key South African Commodity Rail Line

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South Africa’s state-owned logistics company Transnet has completed the restoration of the Cape Mainline rail link after severe storm damage disrupted operations earlier this year, marking an important step in efforts to strengthen the country’s struggling freight-rail network. Transnet said the restoration work followed damage caused by storms in May. The Cape Mainline is strategically […]

Imf Reaches $439 Million Staff-Level Agreement With Guinea 
12
Aug

Imf Reaches $439 Million Staff-Level Agreement With Guinea 

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41-Month Credit Facility to Support Economic Reforms and Growth The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Guinea on a 41-month Extended Credit Facility worth SDR 310.59 million, equivalent to approximately $439 million. The proposed programme is designed to support Guinea’s economic reforms, strengthen fiscal and monetary frameworks, improve governance and transparency, […]

President Mahama: “Nobody Wins Tariff Wars” Urges Africa to Diversify Export Markets
11
Sep

President Mahama: “Nobody Wins Tariff Wars” Urges Africa to Diversify Export Markets

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Ghana’s leader warns against rising trade protectionism, says continent must rethink global trade strategy ACCRA, Sept. 10, 2025 — Ghanaian President John Mahama has strongly warned against escalating global trade tensions, declaring that “nobody wins tariff wars.” His remarks came during a Presidential Media Encounter held at the Jubilee House, where he addressed journalists on […]