Spotlight | East Africa, Southern Africa
US and African lobbies mobilise as AGOA renewal enters high-stakes phase

Donald Trump speaking in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, US on 10 December 2025.
Donald Trump speaking in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, US on 10 December 2025. © Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP
The expiry of America's flagship trade initiative with Africa has triggered a lobbying offensive by US apparel groups and African governments. Madagascar is leading the charge, while delegations from Kenya, Lesotho and Tanzania will press Congress for a three-year extension. [...]
Reading time 3 minutes Laure Verneau
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