The recent conviction of Wilson da Costa, the former General Electric (GE) representative in Angola, is not just a sensational courtroom drama. It is a […]
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Trump’s Tariff Threats, South Africa’s Auto Industry Stalls
As diplomatic tensions flare between Pretoria and Washington, South Africa’s once-smooth trade relations with the United States are hitting a dangerous curve—this time on the […]
China’s Golden Hedge, Beijing’s Shield in a New Cold War
By Yvan David Danisa – AfricanTrust As trade tensions between the United States and China deepen, global financial markets are bracing for turbulence. But one […]
Uganda’s $4 Billion Gamble with UAE’s Alpha MBM
AfrikanTrust After years of dead-end negotiations and abandoned partnerships, Uganda has inked a landmark $4 billion agreement with UAE-based Alpha MBM Investments LLC to develop […]
Zimbabwe Taps China’s Appetite for Avocados and Opportunity
AfrikanTrust Zimbabwe is positioning itself at the heart of a lucrative trade frontier—one driven by orchards, global appetites, and geopolitical ambition. With the launch of […]
“Bridging Continents”, Ethiopia and Brazil Eye a Bold New Trade Frontier
AfrikanTrust In a packed conference room in Addis Ababa, the unmistakable call to action rang clear: Ethiopia is open for business—and it wants Brazil at […]
Slippery Ground: Oil Price Crash Deepens Nigeria’s Economic Tightrope
AfrikanTrust Nigeria’s economy has long danced to the rhythm of oil markets. But with Brent crude slumping by over $10 per barrel to settle at […]
Madagascar’s Looming Trade Crisis: Navigating the 47% U.S. Tariff Impact
In a move that has sent shock-waves through Madagascar’s export sector, the United States has imposed a staggering 47% tariff on Malagasy products, effective April […]
Morocco’s Car Boom: A Road Paved with Promise or Pitfalls?
The Moroccan auto industry is racing ahead—and fast. In March 2025 alone, the country witnessed a staggering 35.74% surge in new vehicle registrations, signaling a […]
“Trump’s Tariffs Are Not a Threat—They’re Africa’s Liberation Call”
By Yvan David Danisa, AfrikanTrust In recent weeks, panic has gripped sections of the African policy and economic class. The cause? U.S. President Donald Trump’s […]