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The EU is expected to offer its expertise to help build up intra-African trade, which currently accounts for a paltry 15 percent of the total, diplomats said.

Almost 70 percent of Somalia's population is defined as "multidimensionally poor" by the United Nations -- tracking education, health, living standards, services and inclusion.

Think tank More in Common in late September found 45 percent opposed it and 31 percent backed it, down from 53 percent support in late 2024.

The remarks saw the chances of a cut shoot up to about 70 percent, from 35 percent earlier.

Petro, twice semi-finalists in the premier African club competition, maintained a 100 percent record this season having won four qualifiers ahead of the group stage.