14 h. ago Africa urged to explore Trump’s second term for energy independence

Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, NJ Ayuk, says the return of the United States President, Donald Trump, in 2025 represents a pivotal moment for Africa’s fossil fuel industry. In a statement, Ayuk said Trump’s administration’s swift reapproval of a $4.7bn loan from the US Export-Import Bank for TotalEnergies’ liquefied natural gas project in Read More

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19 h. ago Judge dismisses corruption case against New York city mayor 

A federal judge on Wednesday officially dismissed the criminal charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a decision that came weeks after the Donald Trump administration ordered prosecutors to drop the case, BBC reported The dismissal, which is permanent and “with prejudice,” ensures the Department of Justice cannot refile charges based on the same Read More

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3 d. ago Journalists protest as White House plans to reallocate briefing room seats

The White House said Monday it is “seriously considering” taking control of deciding which journalists get seats in the famed briefing room, in the latest bid by President Donald Trump’s administration to exert power over the media. The 49 spots in the press room, where spokespeople, officials and occasionally the president take the podium, have Read More

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3 d. ago Global markets plunge as US tariffs loom, gold hits record high

Tokyo led another plunge across Asian markets on Monday while gold hit a record high as investors steel themselves for a wave of US tariffs this week that has fuelled recession fears. Equities across the planet have been hammered in recent weeks ahead of Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” on Wednesday, when his administration will unveil Read More

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8 d. ago Trump Administration Under Scrutiny After New Messages Reveal Officials’ Chat On Yemen Strikes

The Atlantic magazine has published messages from a Signal group chat involving top United States military and intelligence officials regarding strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. The new revelations came amid mounting criticism from Trump administration officials, who previously downplayed the significance of the initial report. The messages, made public on Wednesday morning, showed that […]

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1 week ago US: Columbia University bows to Trump’s demands after threat to withhold funds

Tribune Online US: Columbia University bows to Trump’s demands after threat to withhold funds Columbia University has taken steps to comply with demands from the Trump administration after the federal government threatened to withhold $400 million in funding. The university released a four-page memo titled Advancing Our Work to Combat Discrimination, Harassment, and Antisemitism at Columbia. This response is being closely watched by other institutions that were also focal […] US: Columbia University bows to Trump’s demands after threat to withhold funds Tribune Online

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2 w. ago French Scientist denied US entry after border officials review anti

Tribune Online French Scientist denied US entry after border officials review anti-Trump messages A French scientist was denied entry to the United States after immigration officers searched his phone and found messages in which he criticized the Trump administration, France’s research minister, Philippe Baptiste, revealed on Monday. “I learned with concern that a French researcher” from the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) “who was traveling to […] French Scientist denied US entry after border officials review anti-Trump messages Tribune Online

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2 w. ago US: Radio Free Asia places workers on unpaid leave after Trump’s grants termination

Tribune Online US: Radio Free Asia places workers on unpaid leave after Trump’s grants termination The US government-funded Radio Free Asia (RFA) informed hundreds of US-based staff on Wednesday that they will be placed on unpaid leave at the end of this week following the Trump administration’s decision to terminate the outlet’s funding. RFA spokesperson Rohit Mahajan told Reuters that the administration’s move was “unlawful” and stated that the outlet […] US: Radio Free Asia places workers on unpaid leave after Trump’s grants termination Tribune Online

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2 w. ago US: Former Time’s 100 Most Influential woman detained by ICE in Colorado

Tribune Online US: Former Time’s 100 Most Influential woman detained by ICE in Colorado Vizguerra, who rose to international prominence in 2017 after seeking sanctuary in a Denver church for three years to avoid deportation under President Donald Trump’s administration, was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people that same year. US: Former Time’s 100 Most Influential woman detained by ICE in Colorado Tribune Online

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2 w. ago US: Trump administration releases new JFK assassination records

Tribune Online US: Trump administration releases new JFK assassination records While many JFK assassination files had already been made public, including a batch of 13,000 documents during the Biden administration, the latest release contains additional material that had not been fully accessible. US: Trump administration releases new JFK assassination records Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigeria, 7 Others Face HIV Treatment Shortage Amid Trump Aid Suspension

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday listed Nigeria among eight countries that may soon face a shortage of HIV treatments due to the United States’ President Donald Trump administration’s decision to suspend U.S. foreign aid. WHO noted that the cut in aid has ‘significantly disrupted’ the supply of these treatments in the affected countries. […]

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2 w. ago US Deports South African Ambassador For Allegedly Hating America

The United States has ejected South African Ambassador to the country, Ebrahim Rasool over accusation of hating America by criticising the administration of President Donald Trump. In a post on X Friday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote that Rasool was “no longer welcome in our great country,” calling him a “race-baiting politician who hates […]

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2 w. ago Trump administration expels South African Ambassador amid rising diplomatic tension

Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa’s Ambassador, has been barred from entering the Unites States by the Trump administration. In a social read more Trump administration expels South African Ambassador amid rising diplomatic tension

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2 w. ago Trump’s administration weighs imposing travel restrictions on citizens from 43 countries – Reports

Tribune Online Trump’s administration weighs imposing travel restrictions on citizens from 43 countries – Reports The administration of Donald Trump is reportedly considering imposing extensive travel restrictions on citizens from 43 countries as part of a new ban, furthering the immigration policies that the US President introduced at the start of his second term in January. According to reports,  an internal memo categorizes these countries into three distinct groups. The […] Trump’s administration weighs imposing travel restrictions on citizens from 43 countries – Reports Tribune Online

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2 w. ago US plans sweeping visa bans on 41 countries, 8 of them in Africa

The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban. read more US plans sweeping visa bans on 41 countries, 8 of them in Africa

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2 w. ago After Trump’s funding cuts, US varsity to lay off over 2,000 employees 

Tribune Online After Trump’s funding cuts, US varsity to lay off over 2,000 employees  Johns Hopkins University announced Thursday that it will be laying more than 2,000 employees following the Trump administration’s decision to slash $800 million in funding from the US Agency for International Development (USAID).  After Trump’s funding cuts, US varsity to lay off over 2,000 employees  Tribune Online

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2 w. ago US varsity to lay off 2000 employees, cites termination of USAID

US university Johns Hopkins on Thursday announced plans to lay off more than 2,000 of its employees around the globe, noting that the move is coming on the heels of President Donald Trump’s administration’s massive reduction in foreign aid funds. In a statement made available by the school on Thursday, the leading scientific said, “This Read More

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2 w. ago Judges block Trump’s mass sacking, order workers reinstatement

Two federal judges have ordered United States President, Donald Trump’s administration to temporarily reinstate thousands of probationary federal workers who were recently fired across multiple agencies, AP reported. The rulings, issued Thursday, found that the terminations were carried out in violation of legal procedures. In San Francisco, US District Judge William Alsup ruled that the Read More

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2 w. ago US: Federal judge orders reinstatement of probationary employees fired by Trump

Tribune Online US: Federal judge orders reinstatement of probationary employees fired by Trump A US District Judge has ordered six federal agencies to immediately reinstate probationary employees who were dismissed last month as part of the Trump administration’s effort to reduce the federal workforce. Judge William Alsup issued a preliminary injunction requiring the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Interior, and Treasury to rehire the affected employees. […] US: Federal judge orders reinstatement of probationary employees fired by Trump Tribune Online

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3 w. ago US tariffs on steel, aluminum take effect, triggers retaliation

Donald Trump’s administration has enforced tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States, escalating global trade tensions. read more US tariffs on steel, aluminum take effect, triggers retaliation

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