Semafor· Aug 29, 2025Rwanda accepts US deportees under Trump administration deal Rwanda is the latest African country to confirm arrivals under US President Donald Trump’s controversial ‘third-country’ migration deals.
Semafor· Aug 29, 2025Ethiopia signs Dangote fertilizer deal The agreement will allow Ethiopia to build one of the world’s largest fertilizer plants, as the country looks to boost agricultural productivity.
Semafor· Aug 29, 2025Nigeria bans shea nuts exports as it seeks to grow own processing industry Nigeria provides nearly 40% of the world's supply of the crop, but accounts for only 1% of the $6.5 billion global market.
Semafor· Aug 29, 2025Burglary tops South Africa crimes survey Violent crime, in particular, is estimated to have cost the equivalent of 15% of the country’s GDP in 2024.
Semafor· Aug 29, 2025Major Tanzanian opposition candidate barred from presidential elections Luhaga Mpina’s party, the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT-Wazalendo), called the decision "shameful."
Semafor· Aug 29, 2025Qatari Sheikh pledges to invest $102B in Africa The Sheikh's latest stop in Mozambique produced a $20 billion pledge, pushing total promised investments to about half of Qatar’s GDP.
Semafor· Aug 29, 2025Sotheby’s plans Abu Dhabi debut The fine art company will host its first auction series in the UAE capital in December, with a rare Rolex and McLaren racecars among the items for sale.
Semafor· Aug 29, 2025UAE deepens Angola ties with slew of deals The deals, which spanned sectors, may bolster Angola’s efforts to diversify away from its dependence on oil.
Semafor· Aug 29, 2025NEOM’s progress is a sideshow in Saudi’s transformation Once the centerpiece of Vision 2030, the gigaproject now distracts attention from the kingdom’s bigger priorities.
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