Europe

Can Intra-African Trade Replace Dependency on U.S. Markets?

678 Hits 0 Hits Jennifer Jade Apr 10, 2025, 10:43 AM Apr 10, 2025, 10:43 AM

Africa’s trade relationship with the United States has long been shaped by preference-based access. Through agreements such as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), African countries have been able to export thousands of goods to the U.S. without paying duties. While AGOA has supported jobs, encouraged industrial activity, and helped some nations expand their export profiles, it has also created a structural reliance. That reliance is now under pressure. With mounting uncertainty over the renewal of AGOA, the growing influence of protectionist trade policies, and the volatility of U.S. domestic politics, a difficult but urgent question is rising: Can intra-African trade realistically replace Africa’s dependency on U.S. markets?

Africa

Why Flying Within Africa Is More Expensive Than Flying to Europe

772 Hits 0 Hits James Otabor Apr 10, 2025, 10:04 AM Apr 10, 2025, 10:04 AM

Flying from Nairobi to Lagos often costs more than flying from Nairobi to London. If that sounds backward—it’s because it...

Africa

Why UK's Teesside University Ordered Nigerian Students to Leave

680 Hits 0 Hits James Otabor May 24, 2024, 5:29 PM May 24, 2024, 5:29 PM

Teesside University in the United Kingdom has discontinued the courses of some Nigerian students and ordered them to leave the...

Africa

Future Proof: Top 20 High-Paying Degrees to Consider

1,134 Hits 0 Hits Jennifer Jade May 11, 2024, 1:38 PM May 11, 2024, 1:41 PM

Unlock your potential with 'Future Proof: Navigating High-Paying Degrees for Career Success,' the essential guide to choosing and excelling in...

America

The Evolution of Employment: Jobs to be Taken Over by AI

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The Evolution of Employment: How AI is Poised to Transform Various Professions

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Dutch PM apologises for Netherlands’ role in slave trade. PM Mark Rutte says the Dutch state has enabled, stimulated and profited from slavery for centuries.

527 Hits 0 Hits James Otabor Dec 19, 2022, 4:57 PM Dec 19, 2022, 4:57 PM

Netherlands apologises for Dutch government’s role in slavery.PM Mark Rutte says the Dutch state has enabled, stimulated and profited from slavery for centuries.

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Ella Williams: The Tallest Woman in the World

782 Hits 2 Hits Jennifer Jade Dec 10, 2022, 10:44 PM Dec 10, 2022, 10:44 PM

Ella Williams: The Tallest Woman in the World

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"LGBTQ propaganda" Banned in Russia

542 Hits 1 Hits Jennifer Jade Nov 23, 2022, 11:22 PM Nov 23, 2022, 11:29 PM

"LGBTQ propaganda’ Banned in Russia

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