12-Apr-2024
The East African
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a bill to renew the US trade pact with Sub-Saharan Africa ahead of its expiration next year, an aide to one of the senators said on Thursday.
10-Jan-2024
The East African
The decision by the Biden administration to kick out Uganda from its African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) programme could have far-reaching consequences on the investment climate in the East African region.
10-Jan-2024
Africa Forbes
The United States’ recent modifications to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) signal a significant shift in its trade relations with Africa, intertwined with broader geopolitical implications and the emerging contest for influence on the continent. Experts weigh in.
9-Jan-2024
The East African
The United States has officially struck off Uganda and three other African countries as beneficiaries of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), effectively ending Kampala’s ability to export certain commodities to the US duty-free.
19-Dec-2023
Tralac Newsletter
Since May 2000, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has provided duty-free access for a broad range of products from eligible African countries to markets in the United States (US). Since the current arrangement expires in September 2025, we take this opportunity to provide an update on AGOA.
21-Nov-2023
Mail and Guardian
The secretary general of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, has cautioned that trade ties with the United States should not infringe on efforts to boost regional trade on the continent.
8-Nov-2023
Business Insider Africa
The Biden administration has committed to enhancing Kenya’s investment environment to serve as a blueprint for other African nations under the ongoing bilateral trade negotiations.
8-Nov-2023
Mail and Guardian
South Africa will be looking to get more out its trade ties with the US during next week’s African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) Forum, where member countries will showcase the continent’s industrial capability and its regional value chains.
8-Nov-2023
Modern Diplomacy
South Africa prepares to host the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) forum to review critical challenges and obstacles adversely impacting trade opportunities and economic cooperation between the United States and Africa.