8-Apr-2026
AfricanManager
Tunisia is pushing forward a strategic land trade corridor connecting North Africa to the Sahel, aiming to reposition itself as a gateway between the Mediterranean and sub-Saharan Africa.
This corridor will link North Africa to Sahel countries, specifically connecting the Ras Jedir border crossing with Libya to routes leading to Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad and the Central African Republic.
4-Apr-2026
Retail Gazette
The UK has moved to bolster its trade ties with Madagascar by offering near-total tariff-free access to its market, as part of efforts to boost exports and strengthen supply chain links with developing economies.
10-Mar-2026
Kenyan Foreign Policy
For Washington, the negotiations carry clear strategic overtones. Countering China’s growing economic influence in Kenya and across East Africa has long been part of US policy. The arrangement introduced geopolitical expectations alongside commercial interests.
6-Mar-2026
Discovery Alert
The UAE Zambia CEPA reflects deeper structural alignments in resource availability, capital flows, and strategic economic positioning. Understanding the mineral exploration importance becomes crucial when examining such partnerships, especially given Zambia’s substantial mineral endowments.
28-Feb-2026
South China monitoring post
China will not seek reciprocity in its latest trade agreement with South Africa, its ambassador said, as Beijing prepares to roll out an expanded zero-tariff policy for African nations from May 1.
28-Feb-2026
Business insider Africa
Ghana is nearing a landmark trade agreement with China that could reshape bilateral commerce.
The proposed deal would grant zero-tariff access for key Ghanaian exports such as cocoa and cashew. The agreement is expected to be formally signed in the coming weeks.
23-Feb-2026
Club of Mozambique
During the meeting, the parties analysed the current status of negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and discussed instruments for investment protection.
