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Kenya hires former Trump official to lobby US
Nairobi signed an agreement with Continental Strategy, a lobbying firm founded by a former US ambassador to the Organization of American States.
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Semafor • Sep 1, 2025
China’s exports to Africa surge after US trade upheaval
So far in 2025, exports from China to Africa total more than they did for the whole of 2020.
Semafor • Sep 1, 2025
Protesters call for African debt cancellation
Africa's external debt doubled from over $500 billion in 2020 to more than $1 trillion in 2024.
Semafor • Sep 1, 2025
Nigeria’s GTCO invests $238M after central bank ruling
A central bank directive last year raised the minimum capital requirement for international banks ten-fold to 500 billion naira ($326 million).
Semafor • Sep 1, 2025
Africa’s secondary market for equities lags other regions
A new report said the continent’s private sector needs to grow in order to spur investor interest.
Semafor • Sep 1, 2025
Singapore, UAE lead talks to form new trade grouping
The move comes as the Trump administration unravels global trade agreements.
Semafor • Sep 1, 2025
Saudis celebrate crown prince's 40th birthday
The ruler has had a significant impact on the Middle East in a relatively short period of time, and he could have decades more in power.
Semafor • Sep 1, 2025
EU chief's plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming
The European Commission president was landing in Bulgaria as part of her tour of frontline EU states to discuss Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Semafor • Sep 1, 2025
Wall Street analysts and investors at odds on Aramco
Two-thirds of analysts have a “buy” rating for Aramco, but investors have been dumping the stock this year.
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