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Here we go again: latest Trump tariff deadline looms amid inflation concerns
When Donald Trump unveiled his “liberation day” tariffs in the spring, only to pull the plug days later as panic tore through global markets, his officials scrambled to present the climbdown as temporary.…
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How a man described as ‘dumber than a sack of bricks’ came to dominate global trade policy
Peter Navarro is arguably the key adviser to Trump when it comes to trade policy.
Elon Musk called him “a moron” and “dumber than a sack of bricks” but he’s probably the most consequential economist in the world right now.…
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Madagascar: Eldest Daughters Often Carry the Heaviest Burdens – Insights From Madagascar
[The Conversation Africa] In recent years, the term “eldest daughter syndrome” has gained traction on social media, as many firstborn daughters share how they had to grow up faster. They often took on caregiving and supportive roles in their families.
America is living in tariff limbo
Trump’s tariffs are not trade policy as much as they are a fishing expedition: What can he extract from trade partners and from US companies that can be spun as a win for him?…
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Africa: All of Africa Today – April 25, 2025
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Mauritius: Prime Minister Heads Mauritian Delegation to 5th IOC Summit in Madagascar
[Government of Mauritius] The Prime Minister, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, is leading a Mauritian delegation comprising the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Mr Dhananjay Ramful, to attend the fifth Summit of Head…
Madagascar: Energy Crisis Looms Large As Macron Makes Rare Visit to Madagascar
[RFI] French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Madagascar on Wednesday, where power cuts, stalled dam projects and a troubled state energy firm are set to dominate the first visit by a French head of state in nearly 20 years.
Madagascar: French President Macron Heads to Madagascar to Discuss Regional Cooperation and Development
[allAfrica] Cape Town — French President Emmanuel Macron is set to arrive in Madagascar on Wednesday, April 23, for a two-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and reinforcing France’s role in the Indian Ocean region. The visit co…
Africa: Yinka Shonibare’s Debut African Solo Show Highlights Hybrid Nature of Identity
[RFI] Antananarivo — Renowned British-Nigerian visual artist Yinka Shonibare is celebrating his first solo exhibition on the African continent, at the age of 62 – an explosion of colour that raises questions of identity and challenges the way we see …
Africa: Trump ‘Pauses’ Huge Trade Tariff Hikes
[allAfrica] Cape Town — US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day “pause” of trade tariffs for all countries except China. Trump shared the decision via social media, saying more than 75 countries made contact with the U.S. administration to “n…