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Shippers’ Council urges dialogue as freight forwarders pi...

🇳🇬 Shippers’ Council urges dialogue as freight forwarders pi...

Nigeria trade -0.55 · 18/03/2026

Nigeria's logistics sector faces mounting tension as freight forwarders escalate industrial action against Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) over w...

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Naira volatility, inflation push up freight rates – SAN

🇳🇬 Naira volatility, inflation push up freight rates – SAN

Nigeria trade -0.65 · 19/03/2026

Nigeria's logistics sector is experiencing a perfect storm of economic pressures that threatens to reshape trade flows between Europe and West Africa'...

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End arrests, invoice smugglers

🇰🇪 End arrests, invoice smugglers

Kenya trade -0.60 · 18/03/2026

The arrest of wildlife smugglers trafficking in animal byproducts—from ant specimens to animal skins and fish parts—may seem economically trivial on t...

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On moves to revive the cotton and textile industry

🇳🇬 On moves to revive the cotton and textile industry

Nigeria trade +0.70 · 19/03/2026

Nigeria's inauguration of a Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) Development Board represents a significant policy pivot toward industrial renaissance in...

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Shippers’ Council urges dialogue as freight forwarders pi...

🇳🇬 Shippers’ Council urges dialogue as freight forwarders pi...

Nigeria trade -0.35 · 18/03/2026

Nigeria's maritime logistics sector is experiencing mounting tensions that could have significant implications for European businesses relying on West...

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King Charles hails ‘partnership of equals’ with Nigeria a...

🇳🇬 King Charles hails ‘partnership of equals’ with Nigeria a...

Nigeria trade +0.70 · 18/03/2026

King Charles III's characterization of UK-Nigeria relations as a "partnership of equals" during a recent state banquet represents a carefully calibrat...

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US adds Tunisia, 11 others to list requiring big visa dep...

🇹🇳 US adds Tunisia, 11 others to list requiring big visa dep...

Tunisia trade -0.70 · 18/03/2026

The Trump administration's controversial visa bond program has expanded significantly, with Tunisia and eleven other nations added to the requirement ...

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NIOB, Royal by WACL offer free training to 1,000 artisans

🇳🇬 NIOB, Royal by WACL offer free training to 1,000 artisans

Nigeria trade +0.65 · 18/03/2026

Nigeria's artisan sector, a cornerstone of the country's informal economy employing millions, is undergoing a significant transformation through a col...

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MoUs without jobs? Kenya's seafarer strategy under scrutiny

🇰🇪 MoUs without jobs? Kenya's seafarer strategy under scrutiny

Kenya trade -0.55 · 18/03/2026

Kenya's ambitious strategy to position itself as a regional maritime employment hub is hitting structural headwinds that reveal deeper challenges for ...

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How US-Israeli war on Iran is upending global business

🇺🇬 How US-Israeli war on Iran is upending global business

Uganda trade -0.75 · 18/03/2026

The escalating US-Israeli military posture toward Iran is triggering a cascade of economic ripples far beyond the Middle East, with African cruise ope...

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2026 Hilux: Tough pick-up, surprisingly comfortable

🇺🇬 2026 Hilux: Tough pick-up, surprisingly comfortable

Uganda trade +0.60 · 19/03/2026

The East African commercial vehicle market is experiencing a critical juncture as manufacturers respond to evolving operator demands and volatile glob...

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'Nants’ Ingonyama is not a punchline

🇿🇦 'Nants’ Ingonyama is not a punchline

South Africa trade -0.30 · 18/03/2026

South African music composer Lebohang Morake — known globally as Lebo M for his iconic work on Disney's *The Lion King* — has filed a $20 million USD ...

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Firearms seized in security company raid

🇿🇦 Firearms seized in security company raid

South Africa trade -0.65 · 18/03/2026

South Africa's private security industry is experiencing a notable tightening of regulatory oversight, with law enforcement conducting targeted firear...

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Treasury hits bread with VAT

🇰🇪 Treasury hits bread with VAT

Kenya trade -0.75 · 28/05/2024

Kenya's Treasury Department has moved to impose Value Added Tax (VAT) on bread, a staple commodity that has traditionally enjoyed exemption status und...

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Ethiopian Airlines resumes US route

🇪🇹 Ethiopian Airlines resumes US route

Ethiopia trade +0.70 · 18/03/2026

Ethiopian Airlines' decision to restore direct service on the Addis Ababa-Atlanta corridor marks a significant inflection point for Africa's aviation ...

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Kenya and Ireland to boost trade, investment

🇰🇪 Kenya and Ireland to boost trade, investment

Kenya trade +0.65 · 18/03/2026

Kenya and Ireland have initiated formal bilateral trade negotiations aimed at rebalancing their commercial relationship and unlocking deeper investmen...

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UKGCC hosts 4th Corporate Sports Jamboree to promote netw...

🇬🇭 UKGCC hosts 4th Corporate Sports Jamboree to promote netw...

Ghana trade +0.60 · 18/03/2026

The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce's fourth annual Corporate Sports Jamboree represents more than a wellness initiative—it signals a strategic shift in ...

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ASR Africa engages stakeholders in New York mentorship pr...

🇳🇬 ASR Africa engages stakeholders in New York mentorship pr...

Nigeria trade +0.60 · 18/03/2026

ASR Africa's decision to establish and actively promote a structured mentorship programme in New York represents a significant shift in how institutio...

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'Value of African football to drop' after AFCON final u-turn

🇸🇳 'Value of African football to drop' after AFCON final u-turn

Senegal trade -0.70 · 18/03/2026

The Confederation of African Football's controversial decision to overturn the Africa Cup of Nations final result—stripping Senegal of their champions...

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Liberia: Government Says It Cannot Contain Global Commodi...

🌍 Liberia: Government Says It Cannot Contain Global Commodi...

Liberia trade -0.65 · 18/03/2026

The Government of Liberia has formally acknowledged its limited capacity to shield domestic markets from international commodity price volatility, par...

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