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January 9, 2026

Botswana Cuts Diamond Output 16% Amid Weak Global Demand

Botswana, the world’s leading diamond producer, will cut its 2025 diamond production by 16%. This significant reduction responds to plummeting global demand and the rising market share of lab-grown alternatives. For a nation

Africa·BUSINESS·MARKETS·News·WORLD

January 14, 2026

African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Opportunities and Impact on African Trade

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is a cornerstone of U.S.-Africa trade relations, designed to promote economic growth, investment, and job creation in sub-Saharan Africa. Established in 2000, AGOA grants duty-free

BUSINESS·Finance·MARKETS·U.S. Markets·United States·WORLD

January 14, 2026

US Tariff Revenue Dropped by Almost $3 Billion from November to December

In a notable shift in U.S. trade finances, tariff revenue collected by the federal government fell sharply — by nearly $3 billion — between November and December. This drop reflects changes in import activity,