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Today in Africa — May 1, 2026: China Opens Its Market to Africa with Zero Tariffs, Iran War Raises Food & Aid Risks in Africa

OkayAfrica has scoured the Internet for today’s major news stories, so you don't have to. On May 1, coverage includes: South Africa becoming the first African nation to send zero-tariff exports to China; rising fertilizer, fuel, and shipping costs linked to the war in Iran threatening food supplies, farming, and humanitarian aid across the continent; and more.

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