15 h. ago Trump's potential embrace of ‘continentalist geopolitics' poses grave risks to Canada

Trump's potential embrace of ‘continentalist geopolitics' poses grave risks to Canada By Michael Williams, Professor of International Politics, University of Ottawa In the few weeks since United States President Donald Trump returned to the White House, world leaders and commentators have struggled to make sense of his approach to foreign policy, including tariffs, alliance renegotiations and threats of territorial appropriation. No one is sure how much is bluff or negotiating tactics, nor (...) - Canada News

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16 h. ago Statement by Prime Minister Mark Carney on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

The Prime Minister, Mark Carney, today (April 21) issued the following statement on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis: “Today, I join Canadians and Catholics around the world in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome – a shepherd of deep moral clarity, spiritual courage, and boundless compassion. From every corner of the globe, the prayers of the faithful go with Pope Francis as he journeys to his eternal rest. “Through his teachings and actions, Pope (...) - Canada News / Cover Story

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2 w. ago Democracy Dies When Raw Power Rules and Lawlessness is Legalised

By Abdulai Mansaray Even before Donald Trump won the elections in November 2024, those familiar with the general feel of African democracy or democracy in Africa could see the parallel [...]

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2 w. ago Donald Trump’s 10 % tariff : What Sierra Leoneans need to know

“`What S/Leoneans ought to know about Trumps 10% Tariffs. “` Sierra Leone’s exports to the USA will confront a 10% tariff, but specific products affected aren’t listed. Be that as [...]

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2 w. ago Headline : “Trump’s new tariffs : A death blow to Africa ‘s struggling economies ? “

Headline: “Trump’s New Tariffs: A Death Blow to Struggling African Economies?” By: Dr. Columba Michael Joe Blango Yesterday, former U.S. President Donald Trump made a stunning announcement imposing massive tariffs [...]

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3 w. ago Prime Minister Carney meets with premiers to discuss Canada's response to U.S. tariffs

On Friday March 28, Prime Minister Mark Carney met with provincial and territorial premiers last Friday to discuss the economic threat to Canada posed by the current US administration. Here is a press release from the Prime Minister's office on the event: Today (March 28, 2025), Prime Minister Mark Carney met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers to discuss Canada's co-ordinated response to the United States' unjustified tariffs against Canadian goods, including the recently (...) - Canada News / Cover Story

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4 w. ago Rich Nation With Potentials But Trapped By Bad Politics, Tribalism, And Corruption

By Emmanuel Christian Thorli Sierra Leone is a country blessed with abundant natural resources, a strategic geographic location, a resilient and youthful population, and a rich cultural heritage. From its [...]

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4 w. ago Canadian Prime Minister describes opposition leader as "Canadian Trump"

PV Staff Canadian Prime minister Mark Carney recently described opposition leader Pierre Poilievre as a "Canadian Trump" and went on to give reasons on why he thinks so, as reported by the National Post, a leading Canadian newspaper, the National Post. Carney also called a snap election last Sunday that was approved by Governor-General Mary Simon. The general elections are scheduled for April 28. Here is the National Post story on Prime Minister Mark Carney: (...) - Canada News / Cover Story

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4 w. ago Canadian Prime Minister calls opposition leader "Canadian Trump"

PV Staff Canadian Prime minister Mark Carney recently described opposition leader Pierre Poilievre as a "Canadian Trump" and went on to give reasons on why he thinks so, as reported by the National Post, a leading Canadian newspaper, the National Post. Carney also called a snap election last Sunday that was approved by Governor-General Mary Simon. The general elections are scheduled for April 28. Here is the National Post story on Prime Minister Mark Carney: (...) - Canada News / Cover Story

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