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Recent African news includes the end of the US-Africa AGOA trade deal, youth-led protests in Morocco, FIFA penalizing South Africa in World Cup qualifiers, and global shipping disruptions impacting African ports.

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After 25 years, US-Africa trade lifeline AGOA comes to an end

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  • The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has officially expired after 25 years.
  • AGOA provided duty-free access for thousands of African products to US markets. 10s
  • Kenya's textile and apparel exports to the US grew from $50 million to $500 million under AGOA. 30s
  • Kenyan President William Ruto sought a five-year extension of AGOA at the UN General Assembly. 59s
  • Experts warn that the end of AGOA and new US tariffs could harm several African economies. 1m 54s
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After 25 years, US-Africa trade lifeline AGOA comes to an end
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Africanews
1 day ago
After 25 years, US-Africa trade lifeline AGOA comes to an end

The African Growth and Opportunity Act, which allowed duty-free access for African products to US markets, has expired, raising fears of job losses in Kenya and other countries.

AGOA has expired, so what's next for Africa?
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DW News
2 days ago
AGOA has expired, so what's next for Africa?

AGOA ended on September 30, leaving countries like South Africa and Madagascar facing high tariffs and potential job losses, with exporters now looking to the EU and China.

UN: Global shipping faces fragility as trade, political tensions rise
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2 days ago
UN: Global shipping faces fragility as trade, political tensions rise

The UN reports that global shipping disruptions, including rerouting around Africa, have increased costs and emissions, affecting African ports and trade.

Protesters led by youth clash with police in Morocco
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2 days ago
Protesters led by youth clash with police in Morocco

Youth-led protests erupted in at least 11 Moroccan cities over government spending on sports infrastructure instead of health and education, resulting in dozens of arrests.

FIFA strips South Africa of World Cup qualifying points
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FIFA strips South Africa of World Cup qualifying points

FIFA deducted three points from South Africa's World Cup qualifying campaign for fielding an ineligible player, impacting their chances and benefiting Benin and Nigeria.

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