4 h. ago Lesotho Faces Economic Blow as Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Imports

Lesotho has become the world’s second hardest-hit country by President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, facing a 50% rate on all exports to the US—just behind China. The move threatens Lesotho’s thriving textile trade, including exports of Levi’s and Wrangler jeans, which have benefited from tariff-free access under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).… Read More »Lesotho Faces Economic Blow as Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Imports The post Lesotho Faces Economic Blow as Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Imports first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 h. ago Tshisekedi Grants Clemency to Americans Convicted in Failed Coup

DRC President Felix Tshisekedi commuted the death sentences of three Americans convicted of participating in a failed coup attempt to life imprisonment, days ahead of a high-level US delegation visit. The men—Marcel Malanga, Tyler Thompson Jr., and Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun—were among 37 convicted after attempting to storm the presidential palace and the residence of politician… Read More »Tshisekedi Grants Clemency to Americans Convicted in Failed Coup The post Tshisekedi Grants Clemency to Americans Convicted in Failed Coup first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 h. ago Trump’s tariff hike on SA is part of the US trade issues: Dangor

The approach by the US administration on the issues of trade is a global one.

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17 h. ago Myanmar needs rapid action on all fronts following quake: UNSG

Guterres described Myanmar as a scene of utter devastation.

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17 h. ago Global trade war is inevitable following Trump’s tariffs: Analyst

Parks Tau says they are still trying to make sense of the new tariffs

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19 h. ago Macron calls for suspension of investment in US after tariffs

Macron called the Trump's tariffs "brutal and unfounded".

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22 h. ago South African Presidency Expresses Concern Over New U.S. Tariffs

The South African Presidency has voiced apprehension regarding the recent imposition of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, describing them as punitive measures that hinder international trade. On Wednesday, President Trump announced extensive global tariffs, asserting they were in retaliation for what he termed unfair trade practices. South Africa is among the nations affected, facing… Read More »South African Presidency Expresses Concern Over New U.S. Tariffs The post South African Presidency Expresses Concern Over New U.S. Tariffs first appeared on iAfrica.

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23 h. ago Tariffs will harm US even without European response: Germany’s Scholz

 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Trump's tariffs are an attack on the trade system.

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43 h. ago US judge blocks Trump cuts to legal aid for migrant children

That law requires the government to ensure all unaccompanied children receive legal counsel.

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48 h. ago Response to Trump’s tariffs will happen at appropriate moment: EU

The EU says they will respond to Donald Trump's tariffs at appropriate moment.

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50 h. ago Scores protest outside court as judgment is delivered in Omotoso case

Members of Omoto's Jesus Dominion International Church have also turned up to support him.

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3 d. ago Mbeki describes Trump’s behaviour as America’s fight for dominance

The former President also touched on the current tension between the US and South Africa.

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4 d. ago Trump threatens secondary tariffs on all oil coming out of Russia

US President Donald Trump threatened secondary tariffs on all oil coming out of Russia.

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4 d. ago ‘At every step I want to cry’: Tourist describes Myanmar destruction

Tourist Ravil Nasretdinov said that a large number of high-rise buildings had collapsed.

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6 d. ago Trump Administration Moves to Shut Down USAID, Signaling Major Shift in US Foreign Aid

The administration of US President Donald Trump announced on Friday plans to effectively dismantle the US Agency for International Development (USAID), marking a significant shift toward sharply reducing foreign aid. “Today, the Department of State and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have notified Congress of their intention to undertake a reorganization that would… Read More »Trump Administration Moves to Shut Down USAID, Signaling Major Shift in US Foreign Aid The post Trump Administration Moves to Shut Down USAID, Signaling Major Shift in US Foreign Aid first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago Mbeki says he’s not surprised by Ibrahim Rasool’s dismissal from US

Mbeki says Rasool was not supposed to talk negatively about the host country.

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6 d. ago AfriForum takes legal fight against ‘Kill the Boer’ chant overseas

AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel says that their continued fight is a matter of dignity.

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8 d. ago No formal notice issued regarding next US ambassador to SA: DIRCO

US President Donald Trump has nominated Brent Bozell III to be the Washington's ambassador to SA.

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8 d. ago Kolkata spinner Ali dominates Royals batters by thinking like one

Sunil Narine's illness opened the door for Ali to make his Kolkata debut.

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8 d. ago Trump Picks Controversial Media Critic as US Envoy to South Africa

President Donald Trump has nominated Leo Brent Bozell III, a conservative media critic and pro-Israel commentator, as the United States ambassador to South Africa. Bozell, founder of the Media Research Center, is known for his outspoken views in support of Israel as well as his ties to right-wing media. Since Trump’s return to the White… Read More »Trump Picks Controversial Media Critic as US Envoy to South Africa The post Trump Picks Controversial Media Critic as US Envoy to South Africa first appeared on iAfrica.

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