China expands tariff-free trade to 53 African nations
China has announced it will eliminate tariffs for 53 African nations starting May 1, expanding its existing zero-tariff policy that previously covered only 33 countries. Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled the sweeping trade offer as African leaders gathered in Addis Ababa for the African Union summit, declaring it would create “new opportunities for African development.” […]
Nigeria keeps internet traffic local as infrastructure grows
Nigeria has achieved a remarkable digital milestone, now retaining between 60 and 70% of its internet traffic domestically—a dramatic leap from near-zero levels of the internet’s early days. This transformation means data from popular services like Google, Meta, and TikTok now travels through local servers rather than making expensive round-trips to Europe or America, thereby […]
Can a green transition avoid colonial patterns?
The global rush for critical minerals powering the green transition is beginning to mirror the extractive patterns of past empires, with powerful nations once again shaping rules to serve their own interests. From new US-led supply clubs to initiatives dominated by institutions like the World Bank and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, governance […]
Trump’s new envoy lands in South Africa
Donald Trump’s newly appointed ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, has arrived in Pretoria, stepping into a strained diplomatic relationship between the two countries. Since Trump’s return to the White House last year, he has accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority, levied steep tariffs, cut off aid, and expelled the country’s […]
