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Africa moves higher on Austria trade and security agenda

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Africa moved higher on Austria’s foreign policy agenda during an Ethiopia visit that combined AU cooperation, trade outreach and diplomacy....
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Botswana downgrade adds pressure to diamond economy

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GABORONE: Botswana is facing renewed pressure on its diamond-driven economy after S&P Global Ratings lowered the country’s long-term sovereign rating to BBB- from BBB and its short-term...
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EU announces €1.87 billion humanitarian budget for 2025

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The European Union has unveiled a €1.87 billion budget for 2025 to address global crises, focusing on emergencies in Gaza, Syria, Ukraine, and other critical...
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OPEC Fund co-finances Africa’s largest onshore wind power project

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The OPEC Fund has committed $30M to co-finance Africa’s largest onshore wind power project in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez, expected to power 1M homes and...
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Egypt food exports reach $5.5 billion in first 11 months of 2024

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Egypt’s food exports reached $5.5 billion by November 2024, marking a 17% growth over 2023, with key markets including Arab nations, Europe, Africa, and the...