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Africa Connect - AGOA: Africa's trade future - Opportunities and Challenges

March 6, 2026·18 min·1 clip

Dr. Kariuki reveals Ethiopia hosted four global leaders in one month as Africa pivots from U.S.-centric trade.

This episode of African Mirror features an interview with Dr. Paul Kariuki analyzing the 12-month extension of the AGOA trade agreement between the U.S. and Africa. They discuss the strategic implications for the continent, critique Africa's trade negotiation capabilities, and explore how African nations are pivoting to diversify trade partners beyond the U.S. to ensure economic stability.

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AGOA's 12 month renewal frames a sharp debate about trade leverage, diversification, and political uncertainty.

AGOA's 12 month renewal gives the episode a clear center of gravity: whether Africa can turn temporary U.S. market access into something sturdier, or whether diversification should come first. Dr. Paul Kariuki keeps that choice grounded.

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You want the real stakes behind AGOA's 12-month clock.

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