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A comprehensive free trade agreement between Tunisia and Algeria may no longer be a fanciful idea!
15-Dec-2025     AfricanManager
Talks of a full free trade agreement between the two nations have frequently surfaced, seen as increasingly necessary and strongly recommended by their major partner, the European Union.
Sahrawi people denounce, from outside European Parliament, attempts to legitimize looting through new EU–Morocco trade agreement
13-Dec-2025     Sahara Press Sevice
Sahrawi abroad denounced, in a closing statement following the demonstration organized Wednesday by the diaspora outside the European Parliament in Brussels, the EU’s attempt to legitimize the illegal plundering of Western Sahara’s natural resources through the signing of a new trade agreement with Morocco.
Kenya: Plans to extend Agoa under way, says Mudavadi
10-Dec-2025     Zawya
Kenya is pursuing a bilateral deal with the US to replace the stalled Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) even as President Donald Trump promised a one-year extension of the Africa Growth Opportunity Act (Agoa), which allows them preferential access to the key market.
South Sudan, Saudi Arabia seal ambitious trade agreement
4-Dec-2025     Sudans Post
According to a statement from the Ministry of Trade, the deal was concluded during a landmark bilateral meeting between Minister Atong and the Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources. Officials described the discussions as “particularly productive,” marking a significant step toward deepening economic ties between the two nations.
US proposes bill to exclude South Africa from AGOA renewal
1-Dec-2025     Cape Town etc
This bill, titled the AGOA Extension and Bilateral Engagement Act, was tabled at the end of September and aims to extend the AGOA for two additional years. However, nestled within the legislation is a stipulation that explicitly excludes South Africa from participating in this crucial economic programme.
‘Gas-for-wine’: South Africa seeks deal to boost trade, investment with Canada
23-Nov-2025     CTV News
Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Johannesburg for the G20 summit, Canada and South Africa are talking about a deal to boost bilateral trade and investment that could see more South African wine on Canadian shelves in exchange for gas exports.
United Arab Emirates plans to conclude trade deal with Chad by end 2025
15-Nov-2025     Reuters
UAE could conclude negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement with Chad by the end of the year. Known as Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements, or CEPA, the trade, investment and cooperation deals are a key element of the oil-rich UAE‘s strategy to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and bolster long-term growth.
Southeast Asian countries want to operate in S Africa for AfCFTA access – Ramaphosa
12-Nov-2025     Polity
Returned from his Southeast Asian trip, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that amid global economic uncertainty, South Africa must diversify its trade and investment relations.
Ghana positioned as gateway to Africa for German investments – Mahama
6-Nov-2025     CNR
Ghana is making “tangible progress” on initiatives to attract German private sector investments, particularly within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), headquartered in Accra.
South african president hopes to sign trade agreement with US “quite soon”
4-Nov-2025     UNN
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that negotiations on a new trade agreement with the United States are in their final stages and could conclude "soon." According to him, the country aims to ease the high tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration.