Swiss chocolates set to become cheaper in India under a new trade deal

Swiss chocolates and wines are expected to become cheaper in India following the implementation of a new trade agreement between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.

US and Australia sign rare earths deal to counter China’s dominance

The United States and Australia have signed a deal to boost the supply of rare earths and other critical minerals, aiming to counter China's dominant market position.

Modi mourns ‘dear friend’ Raila as towering statesman, cherished friend of India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Kenya's former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, hailing him as a “towering statesman and a cherished friend of India.” Odinga, aged 80, died in Kochi, India, where he was receiving medical treatment.

PWC urges African states to deepen Intra-continental trade

Mourners sing and dance in tribute to Raila Odinga during State Funeral

Thousands of workers in limbo as US-Africa trade deal set to expire

Thousands of Kenyan garment workers face job insecurity as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), a crucial US-Africa trade deal providing duty-free access, is set to expire this Tuesday. Factories like Shona EPZ, which employs 700 people, are already experiencing reduced output and fear potential closures if an extension is not granted.