Business
Weak Market Architecture Keeps Africa's Factories From Creating Value
UNCTAD data shows 76.7% of Africa's merchandise exports were primary goods in 2025; weak distribution, finance and shelf access block industrial
UNCTAD data shows 76.7% of Africa's merchandise exports were primary goods in 2025; weak distribution, finance and shelf access block industrial
Global Goods Trade Reaches $13.7 Trillion in First Half of 2026, UNCTAD Says
UNCTAD says global goods trade increased by 12.5% in the first half of 2026, supported by higher prices, East Asian activity and demand for AI- and electric vehicle-related products.