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South Africa has been the leading wine producer in Africa from 1975 to 2022.
Algeria was the top producer from 1961 to 1974 but saw a significant decline in output in later years.
South Africa, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia have been the dominant wine-producing countries in Africa between 1961 and 2022.
On average, eight African countries have engaged in wine production annually during this period.
Sub-Saharan nations such as Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, and Tanzania have contributed small but steady wine to Africa’s production in recent decades.
Egypt has consistently ranked among Africa’s top wine producers, with its highest production recorded in 2008.

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The former Sudan was the leading sesame seed oil producer in Africa for 48 years, from 1961 to 2011.
Nigeria topped Africa’s production rankings between 2012–2014 and 2016–2018.
The Central African Republic led sesame oil production in Africa for five years in a recent period.
East African countries, particularly Tanzania and Uganda, have seen significant growth in sesame oil production since the 1990s.
Six countries—Former Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mozambique, and the Central African Republic—have consistently played leading roles in Africa’s sesame seed oil production from 1961 to 1981 before the inclusion of some other African countries.
Following their separation, both Sudan and South Sudan have remained among the top sesame oil producers in Africa.
The top producers of sesame seed oil in Africa are mainly from Sub-Sahara African countries.
In SSA, sesame is often grown by small-scale farmers for export purposes.

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China led global gold production with 378.16 tonnes, representing approximately 10.4% of global output.
The top five producers (China, Russia, Australia, Canada, and the United States) collectively produced 37% of the world’s gold.
African nations showed remarkable strength, with four countries in the top 15 (Ghana, Mali, South Africa, and Burkina Faso).
Ghana led Africa in gold production and ranked 6th globally, producing 135.11 tonnes in 2023.
China, Australia, and Russia together produced nearly 1,000 tonnes of gold, accounting for 27.3% of total world production.

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Ghana led the continent in gold production in 2023, producing 135.11 tonnes, 13.5% of Africa’s total.
Four countries (Ghana, Mali, South Africa, and Burkina Faso) each produced over 95 tonnes, together accounting for 443 tonnes or 44.1% of the continent’s output.
West African countries dominated the rankings, with eight nations from the region among the top 15 producers.
The West African countries in the top 15 combined contributed 525.55 tonnes, more than half (52.3%) of Africa's total gold production.
South Africa ranked third in Africa with 104.29 tonnes.
Burkina Faso ranked fourth while contributing almost 10% of Africa’s gold production.

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South Africa’s outstanding debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) decreased from SDR 3.05 billion in March 2023 to SDR 762.8 million by March 2025.
The debt level remained unchanged at SDR 3.05 billion through the first three quarters of 2023.
Starting in December 2023, South Africa began making consistent quarterly repayments of SDR 381.4 million.
This trend demonstrates steady progress in debt reduction and a strengthened commitment to fiscal discipline.
The country is potentially on track for full repayment of its debt by the end of 2025.

The Netherlands led with 18.6% of South Africa’s citrus exports in 2023.
The U.S. accounted for 5.8% of South Africa’s citrus exports, a small share compared to Europe and UAE.
South African citrus exports to the U.S. in 2023 was valued at $141 million.
Other markets, like the UK and UAE, played a larger role in South Africa’s citrus trade.
Market diversity may reduce the impact of the trending U.S. tariff on South Africa’s overall citrus export.

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In 2007/08, personal income tax (PIT) contributed 29.46% of total tax revenue, while corporate income tax (CIT) added a substantial 24.46%.
The share of personal income tax in tax revenue rose by 27% from 2007/08 to 2023/24.
Corporate income tax contribution declined by 26% from 2007/08 to 2023/24.
In 2019/20, personal income tax made the largest contribution to tax revenue (38.9%), a 32% rise from the 2007/08 contribution.
Other taxes showed minor variations, averaging around 19% of total tax revenue.
Personal income tax reached its peak contribution at 38.92% in 2019/20 before dropping by 4% in 2023/24.

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The tax-to-GDP ratio reached its peak in 2022/23 at 24.9%, signifying enhanced efficiency in tax collection.
Throughout the past two decades, the percentage of tax revenue relative to GDP has exhibited significant stability.
The tax revenue as a proportion of GDP has fluctuated between 21% and 25% over the last twenty years.
Notable declines occurred during global economic downturns, such as the financial crisis of 2008-2009 and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The recent years (2021-2024) reflect a robust recovery, with tax revenue percentages approaching peak levels.

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Libya's total revenue (85.78% of GDP) significantly surpassed all other African states.
Lesotho is noteworthy with the second-highest total revenue ratio at 48.12%.
Equatorial Guinea and Sao Tomé & Príncipe in Western Africa recorded total revenue of 30.79% and 25.38% respectively.
South Africa generated 27.74% of its GDP in revenue.
The top ten countries reported total revenue exceeding 28%.

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Economic development in Africa often relies heavily on carbon-intensive energy sources.

Emissions by South Africa were more than twice Algeria's.
The top four countries have been the highest contributors to carbon emissions in the past four years.
Sixty-nine percent of carbon emissions in Africa in 2023 were from the top four African countries.

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