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Semafor· Sep 3, 2025Congo Brazzaville, Zimbabwe presidents attend China's military parade It appeared that fewer African leaders attended the anniversary event compared with a decade ago.
Semafor· Sep 3, 2025India-Africa trade marks $100B record The figure was up from $56 billion in 2019-20.
Semafor· Sep 3, 2025Rise in food prices hits African nations hardest, report says A 10% increase in the price of food is associated with a 3.5% rise in moderate or severe food insecurity, the report said.
Semafor· Sep 3, 2025Afreximbank posts resilient half-year results The African Export-Import Bank’s total assets and contingencies rose in the first half of 2025 by 22% year-on-year to $42.2 billion.
Semafor· Sep 3, 2025TotalEnergies signs new Nigeria oil contract The country’s state oil company NNPC awarded two offshore oil blocks to TotalEnergies, deepening the French giant’s presence in the country.
Semafor· Sep 3, 2025Mining giant Glencore plans South Africa job cuts Co-owners of Glencore’s ferrochrome venture, Merafe Resources, blamed the impending job cuts on electricity supply shortages and economic challenges.
Semafor· Sep 3, 2025Semafor announces live journalism leadership team to accelerate World Economy platform and global expansion Former U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Informa, Fortune and Bloomberg leaders join as Semafor’s World Economy Platform expands to five days with 400+ global CEOs and top policymakers.
Semafor· Sep 3, 2025Lebanon and Syria inch toward a rethink on Israel Fragile shifts in Beirut and Damascus hint at new possibilities for regional diplomacy, with Gulf states ready to nurture the change.
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