Semafor • Sep 29, 2025
The end of AGOA is nigh but hope remains
The African Growth and Opportunity Act, a preferential trade agreement, is set to expire on Sept. 30.
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Semafor • Sep 29, 2025
Malaria reduction efforts could generate $4T revenue, report says
The study’s authors argued that every dollar invested by the US in malaria control in Africa generates $5.80 in economic growth.
Semafor • Sep 29, 2025
MultiChoice loses millions of Kenyan subscribers
Kenyans have turned away from the service amid rising living costs, according to the communications regulator’s data.
Semafor • Sep 29, 2025
Nigeria explores certifying Chinese jet for local airlines
State-owned Chinese company COMAC is pushing to compete with Western companies in civil aircraft manufacturing.
Semafor • Sep 29, 2025
Why ‘Africa’ doesn’t exist — yet
Markets remain fractured four years into the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement, but integration is still possible.
Semafor • Sep 29, 2025
Power surge threatens energy exports in Middle East, North Africa
Electricity demand has tripled since 2000, fueled by growing populations and incomes, and is set to rise by another 50% over the next decade.
Semafor • Sep 29, 2025
Riyadh jeweler crafts million-dollar 'Dubai dress'
The look is more ensemble than gown, featuring a crown, earrings, a traditional heyar headpiece, and a necklace.
Semafor • Sep 29, 2025
Trump's new $1B Saudi real estate development project
Trump Plaza Jeddah will be a mixed-use real estate site around a green spine inspired by New York’s Central Park.
Semafor • Sep 29, 2025
Qatar, Saudi pledge $89M to cover Syria government salaries
Gulf countries have promised to invest more than $10 billion in reconstruction projects and aid since the overthrow of the Assad regime in December.
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Denmark’s generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the ‘motherhood penalty’ for working moms
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Mamdani Announces New Settlement Securing Backpay for Delivery Workers
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