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Accra to host ECOWAS 50th anniversary launch on April 22
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will officially launch its 50th anniversary celebrations on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. The ceremony is expected to be graced by H…
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President Donald Trump freezes $2.2bn for Harvard after policy dispute
The Trump administration has announced it will freeze $2.2 billion in federal grants and $60 million in contracts for Harvard University after the school refused to implement policy changes demanded …
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US President Donald Trump’s physician says president in ‘excellent health’
U.S. President Donald Trump remains in excellent health, White House physician Captain Sean Barbella said in a report released on Sunday, two days after he underwent a routine physical on Friday. The…
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Gabon coup leader, Gen Brice Oligui wins election by huge margin
Gabon’s military leader Gen Brice Oligui Nguema – who in 2023 led a coup that ended a near-60-year dynasty – has won Saturday’s presidential election with more than 90% of the vote, provisional resul…
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Protected status revoked by Trump for Afghans and Cameroonians
The Trump administration has officially ended temporary deportation protections for thousands of Afghans and Cameroonians living in the United States, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson c…
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Treason charges filed against Tanzania’s opposition leader
Tundu Lissu, Tanzania’s opposition leader, has been charged with treason a day after his arrest following a rally in the southern part of the country. The charge is linked to his nationwide campaign …
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Mass worker protests erupt across Argentina over Milei’s Austerity measures
On Thursday, April 10, workers across Argentina staged a massive nationwide strike to protest President Javier Milei’s sweeping austerity program, which has sparked growing public anger since his ult…
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Global markets rebound after Prez. Donald Trump tariff reversal, but US-China trade war escalates
Financial markets across Asia rallied Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced a temporary easing of tariffs on most countries, offering a 90-day pause in enforcement. However, the move did…
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Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey says Commonwealth to prioritise trade under her leadership
Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has reaffirmed her commitment to making trade and investment central to the organisation’s renewed vision and relevance. Speaking at the 2025 C…
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President Donald Trump threatens new 50% tariffs on China
Donald Trump has threatened China with an extra 50% tariff on goods imported into the US if it does not withdraw its 34% counter-tariff, as global markets continue to fall. Beijing retaliated on Sund…