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ADC: Nigeria Has Become An Afterthought Globally, Under APC’s Administration

ADC: Nigeria Has Become An Afterthought Globally, Under APC’s Administration

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said Nigeria was not invited to White House trade talks because of President Bola Tinubu’s economic failure, stressing that under the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership, the country has gone from...

ADC: Tinubu’s Failure Behind US’ Snub

ADC: Tinubu’s Failure Behind US’ Snub

APC: ADC is ‘Mortally Wounded’ •Mark declares party has no preferred presidential choice, pledges transparency •Lukman: Coalition won’t handover structures to Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, others, says DumebiKachikwu long expelled •Idris: Coalition backers...

CEMAC Risks Losing Billions as Oil Firms Resist Currency Repatriation

CEMAC Risks Losing Billions as Oil Firms Resist Currency Repatriation

Business in Cameroon | CEMAC faces a major setback as oil and mining companies refuse to repatriate CFA6,000 billion earmarked for site rehabilitation, despite a deadline that expired on April 30, 2025. The Bank of Central African States (BEAC)...

Mohammad Alfaraj's show and Louvre Abu Dhabi's new loans in weekly gallery guide

Mohammad Alfaraj's show and Louvre Abu Dhabi's new loans in weekly gallery guide

At Louvre Abu Dhabi, new loans and acquisitions have been woven into the museum’s permanent galleries, adding fresh layers to its core universal narrative. At Ishara Art Foundation, a new exhibition brings a visual identity from the streets into a...

Trump Targets African Mineral Wealth at Trade Summit

Trump Targets African Mineral Wealth at Trade Summit

US President Donald Trump praised the abundant natural resources of West Africa as he welcomed five of its leaders to a White House summit on Wednesday, which aimed to enhance trade in response to the increasing influence of Russia and China. The...

President Donald Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing ‘witch hunt’ trial against Bolsonaro

President Donald Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing ‘witch hunt’ trial against Bolsonaro

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 were driving the U.S. leader’s use of...

Trump stuns with 'common sense' tariff formula that defies explanation

Trump stuns with 'common sense' tariff formula that defies explanation

14:39 ET, 09 Jul 2025 President Donald Trump said his latest round of tariffs were based on "common sense" in an underwhelming explanation for his recent levies on 14 countries. The president made the claim during a critical White House summit...

Trump threatens nation with 50 per cent tariff to help his friend

Trump threatens nation with 50 per cent tariff to help his friend

US President Donald Trump has threatened Brazil with a crippling tariff of 50 per cent starting August 1, according to a letter he sent to the country's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. In the letter posted on Truth Social, Trump alleged Lula...

Trump hits Brazil with 50% tariff, citing ‘witch hunt’ trial against former president Bolsonaro

Trump hits Brazil with 50% tariff, citing ‘witch hunt’ trial against former president Bolsonaro

President Donald Trump speaks during a lunch with African leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of...

US: Trump hosts African leaders in landmark trade-focused summit

US: Trump hosts African leaders in landmark trade-focused summit

US President Donald Trump will host five leaders from West Africa on Wednesday for a White House summit aimed at fostering trade to counter the growing regional influence of Russia and China. The White House is seeking to strengthen economic ties...

Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing 'witch hunt' trial against Bolsonaro

Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing 'witch hunt' trial against Bolsonaro

Trump also objected to Brazil's Supreme Court fining of social media companies such as X, saying the temporary blocking last year amounted to “SECRET and UNLAWFUL Censorship Orders.” Trump said he is launching an investigation as a result under...

President Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%

President Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%

President Donald Trump speaks during a lunch with African leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import...

Flanking tactics

Flanking tactics

Don’t look now, but if we’re not careful, we could find ourselves legally outflanked over the West Philippine Sea. In a move widely reported abroad on May 30 but which merited just minor, bottom-page treatment in the “World” pages of two local...

Trump eyes African mineral wealth in trade-focused summit

Trump eyes African mineral wealth in trade-focused summit

US President Donald Trump hailed West Africa's rich natural resources as he hosted five of its leaders Wednesday for a White House summit aimed at fostering trade to counter the growing influence of Russia and China. Trump's administration is...

World News | Trump Sends out Tariff Letters to 7 More Countries but Avoids Major US Trade Partners

World News | Trump Sends out Tariff Letters to 7 More Countries but Avoids Major US Trade Partners

Washington, Jul 9 (AP) President Donald Trump sent out tariff letters to seven smaller US trading partners on Wednesday with a pledge to announce import taxes on other countries later in the day. None of the countries targeted in the first batch...

Trump sends tariff letters to 7 more countries but avoids major trade partners

Trump sends tariff letters to 7 more countries but avoids major trade partners

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump sent out tariff letters to seven smaller U.S. trading partners on Wednesday with a pledge to announce import taxes on other countries later in the day. None of the countries targeted in the first batch of...

Trump targets Brazil with 50% tariff, calls Bolsonaro trial a ‘witch hunt’

Trump targets Brazil with 50% tariff, calls Bolsonaro trial a ‘witch hunt’

President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50 per cent 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 US leader's use...

Trump slaps Brazil with 50% tariff, explicitly tying action to trial of ally Jair Bolsonaro

Trump slaps Brazil with 50% tariff, explicitly tying action to trial of ally Jair Bolsonaro

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. leader’s use of...

Trump hits Brazil goods with 50% tariff over Bolsonaro trial

Trump hits Brazil goods with 50% tariff over Bolsonaro trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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....

Trump hosts African leaders in landmark trade-focused summit

Trump hosts African leaders in landmark trade-focused summit

The White House is hoping to foster economic opportunities in West Africa as it moves away from relationships based on foreign aid - Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File Sarah Silbiger Frankie Taggart with Becca Milfeld and Lucie...

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