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South Africa braces for some job losses as AGOA ends

Published November 3, 2026 4:18 pm • Updated November 3, 2026 4:18 pm •
South Africa braces for some job losses as AGOA ends
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In tonight's edition, Rwanda and South Africa will lose their duty-free access to the U.S. market after being excluded from the AGOA trade program. Also, South Africans head to the polls amid water shortages and frustration with local services. And  in the DRC's mining capital, Kolwezi, residents are taking on one of the country's largest Chinese-owned mines... accusing it of poisoning their environment. 

In tonight's edition, Rwanda and South Africa will lose their duty-free access to the U.S. market after being excluded from the AGOA trade program. Also, South Africans head to the polls amid water shortages and frustration with local services. And  in the DRC's mining capital, Kolwezi, residents are taking on one of the country's largest Chinese-owned mines… accusing it of poisoning their environment. 

Source: France 24 — Original report ↗

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Original source: France 24 ↗