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Trump Asks How Liberian Leaders Speak English—It’s Their Language
Source: Win McNamee / Getty President Donald Trump recently hosted a meeting at the White House with five African leaders, including Liberian President Joseph Boakai. While the gathering focused on building diplomatic ties and exploring economic...
Brazilian President Lula threatens to suspend economic deals over Trump’s 50% tariffs
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50% on Wednesday for its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, showing that personal grudges rather than simple economics are a driving force in the U.S....

Manchester United v Newcastle United Live TV – Global channel listings for Monday
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Manchester United v Newcastle United Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Monday (8pm (UK) kick-off). Eddie Howe and his Newcastle United players...

Donald Trump shocked that president of English-speaking country speaks “such good English”
Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for speaking “such good English,” despite Liberia’s sole official language being English and its own history as a U.S. colony in the early 19th century. Boakai was one of several African...

Trump Says US Shifting Africa Policy 'From Aid To Trade'
(MENAFN- IANS) Washington, July 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump met with leaders from five African nations on Wednesday, noting the United States is shifting its policy toward the continent "from aid to trade".Meeting with the leaders of...

Trump Faces Backlash For Praising Liberian President’s Fluent English
AUnited States President Donald Trump is once again facing online backlash after a remark during a lunch with African leaders at the White House resurfaced, in which he praised the Liberian President for speaking “beautiful English,” seemingly...
The Trump administration's shifting explanation of Ukraine weapons pause
President Donald Trump is continuing to dodge questions on who ordered the pause on U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine last week. "I don't know. Why don't you tell me?" Trump pushed back to a reporter who asked him on Tuesday who was responsible....

Media Invitation: Online Press Conference with France’s Mr. Africa, Robert Bourgi, to Celebrate the Release of the English Version of His Book, They Know I Know Everything: My Life in Françafrique
Join us for an online press conference featuring France's Mr. Africa, Robert Bourgi, to celebrate the release of the English version of his book, They Know I Know Everything: My Life in Françafrique. The online press conference will be held in...

Trump sets 50% tariff on Brazil, cites 'witch hunt' Bolsonaro trial
President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50% for its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, showing that personal grudges rather than simple economics are a driving force in the US leader's use of tariffs. Trump...

2025 Women’s AFCON: On which channels can you watch the matches in Tunisia ?
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The 2025 Women’s African Cup of Nations kicks off this Saturday, July 5th, in Morocco. TN Sport provides you with the detailed TV schedule, country by country, to watch the matches throughout this 13th edition....

Who paused Ukraine military aid? Timeline of the Trump administration's explanations.
President Donald Trump is continuing to dodge questions on who ordered the pause on U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine last week. "I don't know. Why don't you tell me?" Trump pushed back to a reporter who asked him on Tuesday who was responsible....

Ipswich v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings to watch on Saturday
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Ipswich v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Saturday (3pm (UK) kick-off). Eddie Howe and his Newcastle United players hoping to follow...

Gabon puts digital ID at forefront of its digital transformation journey
Since June, citizens in the central African nation of Gabon have been able to obtain a new generation national ID as well as a digital ID number. This is something that had not happened for at least the past 10 years. The launch of the physical...

Gabon's Ousted Leader Bongo Says Renouncing Politics For Good
Gabon's ex-president Ali Bongo Ondimba, who was overthrown in a coup last year, has said he is withdrawing from political life and asked for clemency for his imprisoned wife and son who he said face "violence" and "torture". Bongo ruled the...

Newcastle v Leicester Live TV – Global channel listings to watch on Saturday
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Leicester Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Saturday (3pm (UK) kick-off). Eddie Howe and his Newcastle United players hoping to...

Gabon electrical company schedules power cuts after failed rains
Gabon electrical company schedules power cuts after failed rains by AFP Staff Writers Libreville (AFP) Sept 4, 2024 Gabon's main electrical utility said Wednesday that it will have to schedule power outages in the capital Libreville because of low...

Gabon’s Ali Bongo Announces Permanent Exit from Politics, Pleads for Family’s Release
Former Gabonese president Ali Bongo Ondimba, ousted in a military coup last year, has declared his retirement from political life and appealed for leniency towards his imprisoned wife and son, who he claims are enduring violence and torture....

Business News | Dr. Rasha Kelej & First Ladies of Africa, Asia Called for 2025 Action to Build Healthcare & Media Capacity During Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary
BusinessWire India Dar es Salaam [Tanzania] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 27: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 11th Edition of their annual conference, "Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary",...

The Latest: Trump’s new 50% tariffs for Brazil stem from his disapproval over Bolsonaro trial
President Donald Trump cited what he called unfair treatment of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro as he announced the new 50% duties on import goods from the South American nation, showing that personal grudges rather than simply economics...

Trump Signals Africa Policy Shift from Aid to Trade
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump held a meeting Wednesday with the leaders of five African nations, signaling a significant policy shift from financial assistance to economic partnerships focused on trade. Gathering at the White House with the...