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24 April 2026
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African Growth and Opportunity Act

Also known as: Agoa · African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)

Business

US extends African Growth and Opportunity Act through 2028

The News

The US House of Representatives passed legislation extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) through 2028, preserving duty-free access to the US market for eligible sub-Saharan African countries including Namibia. The previous framework expired on 30 September 2025; if enacted, the extension would benefit Namibian exports of agricultural products, beef, and manufactured goods that face stricter competition without preferential access.

16 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 16 January

  1. US extends African Growth and Opportunity Act through 2028

    The US House of Representatives passed legislation extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) through 2028, preserving duty-free access to the US market for eligible sub-Saharan African countries including Namibia. The previous framework expired on 30 September 2025; if enacted, the extension would benefit Namibian exports of agricultural products, beef, and manufactured goods that face stricter competition without preferential access.

    16 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 15 January

  1. U.S. House votes to renew AGOA trade pact for three years

    The U.S. House of Representatives has voted 340–54 to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for another three years after it lapsed in September 2025, allowing over 6,400 qualifying exports from sub-Saharan African countries including Namibia to enter the U.S. market duty-free. The renewal will now proceed to the U.S. Senate for approval.

    15 January 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 13 January

  1. Iran withdraws from South African naval exercise amid tensions

    Iran has withdrawn from the joint naval exercise Will for Peace 2026 in False Bay, despite having sent three warships to the location. Reports suggest South Africa may have urged Iran's withdrawal to avoid antagonizing the US, particularly given concerns that South Africa could be excluded from the African Growth and Opportunity Act renewal due to its ties with Iran, China and Russia.

    13 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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