Courtesy of the New York Times, a report on how demand for durian – known for its rich taste and intense smell – has reshaped parts of Southeast Asia, where it has long been a staple: Before he started a company 15 years ago selling the world’s smelliest fruit, Eric Chan had a well-paying job […]
Read more »Via The Africa Report, an article on the US’ House Ways and Means trade panel which is debating more conditions for African beneficiaries of the AGOA duty-free scheme due to the continent cozying up to China: Congressional leaders upset about Africa’s growing ties to China are considering a rewrite of US trade policy to force […]
Read more »Via Al Jazeera, an article on how small miners in Zimbabwe are impacted by China’s growing role in the market: On a winter’s morning in Shamva, in Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland Central province, Brenda, a single mother of three, is on the hunt for lithium ore. The 39-year-old, who asked that only her first name be used, […]
Read more »Via Bloomberg, an article on Uganda’s decision to increase its oil industry budget: Uganda more than doubled its annual budget for the oil and gas industry as it moves closer to the start of production, targeted for the next financial year. The government allocated 920.9 billion shillings ($246 million) to the sector for the year […]
Read more »Via Foreign Policy In Focus, commentary on what American policy towards Africa could look like if President Trump wins a second term: The election of the next president of the United States will be held this November. If he wins another term, Joe Biden’s policy on Africa is predictable because he has followed a consistent policy and […]
Read more »Prior to the pandemic Qatar Airways was looking at taking a 49% stake in RwandAir after already having invested in and taken control of the Kigali airport. The plan was to improve RwandAir’s systems and quality, and bring them into oneworld although it was not clear at the time whether the airline would become a full or ‘connect’ […]
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