The United States and Turkey have held fresh high-level talks aimed at strengthening cooperation on key regional issues, with the ongoing crisis in Libya topping the agenda. The meeting took …
International Relations
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Angola Arrests Suspects in Alleged Continental Coup Plot
Angola has moved against what it says is a continent-wide network plotting regime change, arresting three people accused of terrorism. Those arrested include two Russian nationals and an Angolan journalist …
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International AffairsInternational RelationsInternational Trade
Alcohol Industry Warns $2bn Loss, 25,000 Jobs at Risk Over US Tariffs on EU Goods
A coalition of 57 alcohol industry groups has raised alarm over the United States’ decision to impose a 15 per cent tariff on European Union goods, warning that it could …
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African AffairsConflict ResolutionGovernanceHumanitarianInternational RelationsPeace & Security
Libya Makes Biggest Jump in 2025 Global Peace Rankings
Libya has recorded the biggest improvement in the world on the 2025 Global Peace Index, jumping 25 places to rank 131st, with a peace score of 2.4 points. This is …
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African PoliticsDiplomacyEconomyInternational RelationsInternational TradePeace and ConflictRegional Security
Ethiopia Names New Somalia Envoy to Mend Ties
Ethiopia has taken a major diplomatic step by officially resuming full diplomatic relations with Somalia after months of serious tension between the two neighbouring countries. On Tuesday, Ethiopia’s newly appointed …
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Brazil to Fight US Tariffs at WTO – Lula
President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has said his country will not fold its hands while the United States imposes what he called unfair tariffs on Brazilian goods. …
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BankingDevelopmentFinance & ServicesInternational RelationsLeadershipNigeria
Adesina Promises to Keep Supporting Africa’s Growth After AfDB Tenure Ends
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has said he will continue to push for more capital investments into Africa even after stepping down from his …
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BusinessEconomyEmploymentEnvironmentInternational RelationsOil & Gas
Libya Urges Schlumberger to Open Oil Equipment Factories
The Chairman of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), Engr. Masoud Suleiman, has called on Schlumberger Middle East (SLB), one of the world’s leading oilfield service companies, to establish branches of …
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BusinessDiplomacyEconomyGovernment PolicyInternational RelationsInternational TradeSouth Africa
South Africa Plans Response to Looming U.S. Import Tariffs
The South African government has begun putting together a comprehensive response plan to deal with the growing uncertainty caused by the possible collapse of trade talks with the United States. …
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Lesotho Begs US to Cut Tariff on Exports Further
The Government of Lesotho has said it will continue to negotiate with the United States to reduce the high tariffs placed on its exports, especially in the textile and clothing …