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AmCham Kenya, in partnership with eight international chambers of commerce, launched the Foreign Investors Position Paper 2026, a significant step toward advancing dialogue, partnership, and investment-led growth in Kenya.  As […]

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a call for public comments on the modernization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which is set to […]

The global economy is projected to decelerate in 2026, with GDP growth expected to slip from 3.3% in 2025 to 3.0% this year, according to analysis from the Peterson Institute […]

The Trump Administration has outlined a new framework for U.S.-Africa engagement built on commercial partnership rather than aid dependency. Nick Checker, Senior Bureau Official at the Bureau of African Affairs, […]

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has developed the R1 model, a ChatGPT-like AI system that operates at a fraction of the cost of its U.S. counterparts. This advancement has led […]

The Trump administration has imposed tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum imports from Canada, Mexico, and the European Union (EU), citing national security concerns. This decision has […]

President Trump has implemented a series of executive orders to fulfill his campaign promises, including declaring a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, reinstating the “Remain in Mexico” policy, suspending […]

The AI Action Summit 2025 in France showcased Africa’s growing influence in shaping the global AI agenda. African nations emphasized ethical AI, digital infrastructure, and investment in talent to bridge […]

President Trump issued a directive aimed at protecting American businesses from trade policies that disproportionately impact U.S. companies, including digital service taxes and restrictive foreign regulations. The administration plans to […]

As geopolitical tensions mount, African leaders must adapt to a rapidly shifting global order. Trump’s meeting with Zelensky underscores the far-reaching impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including its impact […]

Despite claims that trade wars are easy to win, history tells a different story. Protective tariffs drive up consumer prices, increase production costs for domestic industries, and trigger retaliatory measures […]