BRICS Expansion Faces Challenges as Egypt and Ethiopia Withhold Support
At the recent BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in New York Egypt and Ethiopia refused to sign the communique. Coverage and...
September 27, 2024Section
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Petrobras Sets Sights on African Oil Fields, Expanding Global Reach
Petrobras, Brazil's state-owned oil giant, is venturing into new territory. The company has initiated talks with major players like ExxonMobil,...
September 27, 2024
Border Wall Expansion in South Africa Against Mozambique
South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal region is pushing forward with the construction of a concrete wall along the Mozambique border, aiming to...
September 26, 2024
U.S. Aims to Boost Electricity Access Along Angola’s Lobito Corridor
The US government plans to include Angola's Lobito Corridor in its Power Africa initiative. This move aims to enhance energy...
September 25, 2024
Morocco’s Tourism Surge: A Beacon of Hope for Africa’s Travel Industry
Morocco's tourism sector is experiencing a remarkable resurgence in 2024 defying global challenges. Coverage and analysis from The Rio Times.
September 9, 2024
South Africa Implements Additional VAT on Low-Value Imported Goods
In a significant policy change South Africa's tax authority has introduced an additional value-added tax (VAT). Coverage and analysis from...
September 5, 2024
Corruption and Fat Cats Drive Africa’s Youth to Flee
The voices of over 5 600 African youth resonating from 16 diverse nations converge on a singular issue: corruption. Analysis...
September 4, 2024
Shifting Powers: South Africa Leads, Nigeria Falls in African GDP Rankings 2024
In 2024 Africa's economic landscape presents a mix of promise and hurdles. South Africa leads the continent with a GDP....
September 3, 2024
BRICS Bank Expands: Algeria Becomes 9th Member
Algeria has officially joined the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB). The country's finance ministry announced
September 2, 2024