News - Africa

1. UK and African business leaders arrive in Togo to create trade and investment deals

   Africa 11/26/2025 5:03:44 PM

   The event brings together delegations from ten African nations alongside leading UK companies and investors to advance partnerships that promote economic growth and jobs.

2. Statutory guidance Democratic Republic of the Congo sanctions: guidance

   Africa 3/13/2025 5:08:48 PM

   Guidance on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

3. UK-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement

   Africa 2/24/2025 11:23:36 AM

   Documents containing treaty information and a summary of the UK-Kenya trade agreement.

4. Foreign travel advice Ethiopia

   Africa 9/25/2024 9:05:42 AM

   Warnings and insurance Still current at: 25 September 2024 Updated: 24 September 2024 Latest update: Information added about Mpox screening

5. Foreign travel advice Zimbabwe

   Africa 8/27/2024 3:19:09 PM

   Warnings and insurance Still current at: 27 August 2024 Updated: 27 August 2024 Latest update: Removal of information to anticipate increased security measures before and during the Southern African Development Community Summit on 17 August ('Safety and security' page).

6. UK and Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership arrangement

   Africa 4/29/2024 3:46:40 PM

   The Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) sets out the UK and Nigeria’s priorities for future discussion and cooperation.

7. Export to the UK: guidance for African businesses

   Africa 4/29/2024 3:45:18 PM

   Find out about UK markets and sectors, trade agreements, UK import regulations and taxes, and support for African businesses from the UK government.

8. Guidance Start exporting to Africa

   Africa 4/29/2024 3:43:51 PM

   Find out about market opportunities, trade partnership agreements, support from the UK government, and export regulations and taxes in African countries.

9. Guidance Start investing in African businesses

   Africa 4/29/2024 3:42:48 PM

   Find out about investment opportunities and support from the UK government. Learn how to manage risk, invest ethically, and access guidance on African countries.

10. Foreign travel advice The Gambia

    Africa 4/23/2024 8:41:11 AM

    Warnings and insurance Still current at: 23 April 2024 Updated: 22 April 2024 Latest update: Ferry services between Banjul and Barra have been suspended until further notice; The Islamic Summit of the OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation) will be held in Banjul on 4-5 May; road closures and delays at Banjul International Airport ('Safety and security' page).

11. Growth Gateway: supporting two-way trade and investment between the UK and Africa

    Africa 2/5/2024 12:32:22 PM

    A business support service that brings together what the UK government offers for trade, finance, and investment between the UK and African countries.

12. Postponement of the UK-African Investment Summit

    Africa 1/31/2024 2:11:40 PM

    The UK-African Investment Summit, which was due to take place in April 2024, is postponed to a later date.

13. Foreign travel advice Zambia

    Africa 1/8/2024 12:59:04 PM

    Warnings and insurance Still current at: 8 January 2024 Updated: 8 January 2024 Latest update: Information that parts of Zambia, including Lusaka, are experiencing a cholera outbreak ('Health page').

14. Living in Rwanda

    Africa 1/4/2024 8:44:27 AM

    Advice for British people living in Rwanda including information on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more.

15. Foreign travel advice Cambodia

    Africa 11/29/2023 12:46:46 PM

    Warnings and insurance Still current at: 29 November 2023 Updated: 29 November 2023 Latest update: Removal of information about the Water Festival, or Bon Om Touk, from Sunday 26 to Tuesday 28 November.

16. Success stories of African companies using UK trade support

    Africa 5/24/2022 12:17:17 PM

    Read about businesses that have participated in support schemes funded by the UK government.

17. Contact the UK-Africa trade team

    Africa 5/24/2022 12:15:09 PM

    Tell us about what you want to export to the UK and about your experience. Our team of government specialists will help connect you to the right resources.

18. Export from Africa to the UK

    Africa 5/24/2022 12:13:22 PM

    Find out about market opportunities, trade partnership agreements, support for African businesses from the UK government, and UK import regulations and taxes.

19. Overseas Business Risk: Cambodia

    Africa 4/12/2022 8:40:05 AM

    Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Cambodia.

20. £113 million UK trade boost supports major roadworks in Cameroon

    Africa 3/10/2022 8:42:13 AM

    New deal marks successful year for UK-Cameroon trade since new economic partnership agreement was signed.

21. Trade with Morocco

    Africa 1/11/2022 12:02:45 PM

    How you import from and export to Morocco.

22. Overseas Business Risk - Cameroon

    Africa 11/24/2021 9:04:51 AM

    Information on how UK businesses can control risks when operating in Cameroon.

23. Trade with Cameroon

    Africa 7/26/2021 9:44:38 AM

    How you import from and export to Cameroon.

24. UK-AIS COMMERCIAL DEALS

    Africa 1/21/2020 12:49:51 PM

    A summary of 27 commercial deals worth over £6.5bn from across the African markets invited to the UK-Africa Investment Summit

25. Growth Gateway announced at UK-Africa Investment Summit

    Africa 1/20/2020 9:07:14 AM

    Support for businesses in the UK and Africa to develop trade and investment links.

26. Get rich in Africa

    Africa 10/15/2018 10:33:50 AM

27. Going Global Speaker Martha Owusu

    Africa 10/5/2018 12:24:51 PM

28. New online visa application service launched in Madagascar

    Africa 7/26/2016 2:03:48 PM

    A new online visa application service has been launched for customers in Madagascar applying for a visa to visit the United Kingdom.

29. Exporting To Algeria

    Africa 7/21/2016 5:29:51 PM

    Algeria export overview Algeria is a stable country politically. President Bouteflika was re-elected in 2014 for a further five years. It is the biggest country by area in Africa with a population of 38 million.

30. Doing Business In Angola

    Africa 3/1/2016 2:19:41 PM

    Angola is the third biggest market in Sub-Saharan Africa, and one of its fastest growing economies. Situated on the south-western coast of the continent, it is estimated that Angola will overtake Nigeria by 2020 to be sub-Saharan Africa’s leading oil producer with production figures currently close to two million barrels per day.

31. Exporting to Mozambique

    Africa 3/3/2015 1:59:16 PM

    Doing business in Mozambique: Mozambique trade and export guide

32. RenePort

    Africa 10/28/2014 9:40:13 AM

    RenePort has made some key strategic changes as the business grows to focus on longer term plans.

33. Exporting to Kenya

    Africa 10/3/2014 11:15:10 AM

    Kenya is a member of East African Community (EAC). It has the largest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) economy in south east and central Africa. Kenya’s has a population of approximately 41 million.

34. Opportunities for UK oil and gas companies in Africa

    Africa 8/20/2014 9:22:10 AM

    UKTI’s event in Glasgow during the Commonwealth Games highlighted support available to help UK business access export opportunities in east and west Africa.

35. Zimbabwe economy to grow 6%+ in 2014

    Africa 1/24/2014 8:32:21 AM

    Although not often thought of as a trading partner, Zimbabwe is yet another African country which is experiencing economic growth while the major economies of the world struggle. Recent official figures forecast Zimbabwe’s economy will grow 6.1% this year.