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Kenya’s President William Ruto says the ongoing trade tariff wars could signal the end of the old-world order as China continues to chart her own path. 

Kenya’s President Ruto talks trade with China, says country is reshaping new world order

Ethiopia is anticipating to spend less on debt servicing following the country’s recent debt restructuring agreement. 

Ethiopia's Finance Minister holds talks with IMF Chief 

The Director at the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises, Muda Yusuf, believes some propositions in the Raw Materials Research and Development Council Bill currently before the National Assembly needs to consider, the critical challenges. 

CPPE: Nigeria's raw material bill should reflect challenges facing manufacturers

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria believes Nigeria can become a full petroleum exporting nation in two years. 

Can Nigeria attain petroleum export status?

S&P Global Ratings has raised its long-term local and foreign currency sovereign credit ratings on Togo to B+ with a stable outlook is stable. 

S&P upgrades Togo’s sovereign credit rating to B+, outlook stable

Analysts forecast with President Trump’s new tariffs in place, the price of chocolate is expected to rise even further. Meanwhile, Cocoa prices rally to fresh 2-week highs as slowing cocoa exports from Cote D’Ivoire support prices. 

Tariff war: Will chocolate prices soar higher?

The Brookings' Global Economy and Development program presented a timely discussion on the G20's relevance in today's complex global landscape in Washington DC. 

Brookings explores the G20’s role in shaping global economic policies 

As Earth Day 2025 nears, Africa’s sugarcane sector is under pressure to adopt more sustainable, climate-resilient practices. With 35 countries producing sugarcane, the continent plays a key role in meeting global demand for responsibly grown crops. 

Sugar & ethanol: Africa’s shifting trade landscape

CNBC Africa is joined by Dr. Stavros Nicolaou, BRICS Business Council Member and Group Senior Executive, Strategic Trade at Aspen Pharma Group for this discussion. 

Ramaphosa hosts Volodymyr Zelenksyy of Ukraine

The United States has shut down multiple embassies in Africa as cost cutting measure after aid cuts and as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)  renewal hangs by a thread - what does this mean for U.S -Africa businesses?  

U.S. diplomacy cutting measures in Africa & export impacts

Verto FX's Country Lead-Kenya, Kevin Nganga joins CNBC Africa to discuss strategic differentiation from papps, optimizing FX cost savings, competitive market entry, and automated hedging tools for clients. 

Verto FX on domestic competition & international expansion

The impact of recent trade policy changes will reverberate across the globe over time periods ranging from days to decades. 

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