April 2025 Newsletter Articles
1. WTO Issues Warning About Trump’s Tariffs, Says It Can Trigger International Trade Reversal The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has made a U-turn in its previous prediction for international trade. In a swift move, the WTO sharply downgraded its forecast for global trade, blaming Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policy, which it warns could seriously reverse […]
Raising Capital at AFSIC: an unparalleled opportunity to connect with the top DFIs and private equity funds
AFSIC – Investing in Africa allows companies raising capital the opportunity to connect with a variety of different investors including the top DFIs and private equity funds. While opportunities to network, pitch and be profiled on site are unmatched, African Investments works alongside AFSIC year-round to provide companies raising capital the support they need to […]
Rescheduling of the Forbes Best of Africa Award Ceremony
Foreign Investment Network (FIN), partner of the Forbes Best of Africa Award, regrets to inform the public that the award ceremony, initially scheduled for April 9, 2025, has been postponed. This postponement was necessitated by unforeseen circumstances beyond FIN’s control. The decision was made strategically to ensure adequate preparation and to uphold the high standards […]
RegTech Africa Conference and Awards 2025: Unlocking Africa’s Cross-Border Payments, Trade, and Investment Opportunities through Public-Private Partnerships
The global spotlight will turn to Africa on May 22-23, 2025, as the RegTech Africa Conference and Awards convenes at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria, to explore the transformative power of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in reshaping the continent’s economic future. Under the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Cross-Border Payments, Trade, and Investment Opportunities through Public-Private Partnerships,” this year’s event promises to ignite actionable […]
Market Fears Worsen As Wall Street, Tesla Fall
The effects of the increasing trade wars have been felt in various areas of the international market. Among the most worrying consequences is that the U.S. stock markets opened with significant declines, driven by escalating trade tensions and recession fears, which have gripped Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell approximately 0.9%, shedding 383 […]
Trump-Driven Market Disruptions: Central Banks Change Strategy
Some Central Banks have changed their strategy as a result of the significant shift in global economic dynamics experienced in the world market. These apex banks, which used to take the lead in making policies for their economies and their dealings in the world market, are now playing the second fiddle while the governments take […]
Trump Tariffs: Data Of The Worst-Hit Countries And Goods
President Donald Trump finally made good his threat to impose trade tariffs on major trading partners of the US. Those threats, which date back to the campaign period ahead of the US presidential election in 2024, were imposed on some nations on March 4, 2025. The Trump-led administration imposed 25% tariff on imports from Canada […]
Beyond Mission 300: Nigeria Goes Big On Electricity With New Multi-Million Dollar Deal
Months after the Mission 300 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where leaders of African nations and international partners committed to expand access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to 300 million people in Africa by 2030, Nigeria has taken a bold move in this direction. Nigeria, Africa’s biggest economy, entered into a $200 million agreement […]
Trade Tensions Pull Down Major European Markets
European stock markets began the week on a downward trend. This development reflects investor concerns over escalating global trade tensions and potential economic downturns. The pan-European STOXX 600 index declined by 0.3%, reaching a three-week low. In London, the FTSE 100 index fell by 0.4% to 8,643 points, with notable declines in mining companies and […]
How Traders Are Making Money From Volatility Created By Trump-Induced Trade Wars With China, Others
The ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China on the one hand and the US and countries such as Canada, Mexico and others on the other hand, have led to increased market volatility, presenting both challenges and opportunities for investors. In this article, more attention will be on the trade face-off between the […]