Semafor • Jan 14, 2026
South Africa's AGOA uncertainty still looms
Analysts are uncertain if South Africa will remain eligible for the preferential trade pact after the bill makes its way through the Senate.
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Semafor • Jan 14, 2026
Africa’s jobs and growth conundrum
While growth in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to accelerate this year and next, unemployment rates are rising across several nations.
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Semafor • Jan 14, 2026
Ghana settles $1.47 billion in energy debts
The West African nation was last year among 23 sub-Saharan African countries at risk of debt distress.
Semafor • Jan 14, 2026
Schumer lauds recruits as Democrats see Senate within reach
The minority leader took an Al Davis-style approach as he sat down with Semafor: “The answer to these critics is to win.”
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Semafor • Jan 14, 2026
Nigeria hires Republican-linked lobbyist to improve US ties
The $9 million deal with DCI Group appears to be a record for African lobbying in Washington, wrote The Africa Report.
Semafor • Jan 14, 2026
Uganda shuts internet down ahead of general election
President Yoweri Museveni is widely expected to extend his four-decade rule following Thursday’s vote.
Semafor • Jan 14, 2026
Nigeria boosts UAE ties with major trade pact
The UAE will remove tariffs on more than 7,000 products, while Abuja will eliminate tariffs on 6,000 products over a five-year period.
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