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AfricaPolitics

Trump imposes 50% tariff on Africa’s Lesotho, the highest among nations

The decision by former President Donald Trump to impose a 50% tariff on imports from Lesotho is one of the most significant trade measures in the context of U.S.-Africa relations. The move, which represents the highest tariff rate imposed on any nation, has raised concerns regarding its long-term impact on Lesotho’s economy and the broader trade relationships between the U.S. and Africa.
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AfricaPolitics

Zimbabwe must abandon Rhodesian style of governance

Zimbabwe must abandon the Rhodesian-style of governance to secure a prosperous and inclusive future for all its citizens. The legacy of Rhodesian rule, which lasted from 1965 to 1980, is marred by racial segregation, economic exploitation, and political disenfranchisement, particularly for the black majority. Under the governance of the white minority, Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) implemented a…
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AfricaEconomy

South Africa will seek clarity on new US tariffs

South Africa is actively seeking clarity and reassurances from the United States regarding the newly imposed tariffs by President Donald Trump, which have significant implications for the nation’s economy and trade relations.​ Impact on AGOA Benefits The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), established in 2000, has granted qualifying Sub-Saharan African countries, including…
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AfricaEconomyPolitics

South African coalition member files lawsuit against tax hikes

South Africa’s coalition government is experiencing significant strain following disputes over proposed tax increases in the national budget. The Democratic Alliance (DA), the coalition’s second-largest party, has filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of the budget process, particularly opposing a planned increase in the Value-Added Tax (VAT).​ The controversy centers on…
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AfricaEconomyPolitics

Meta faces $2.4bn legal action in Africa over war content

The lawsuit was initiated by two Ethiopian nationals and the Kenyan civil rights organization, Katiba Institute. One plaintiff, Abrham Meareg, claims that his father, Professor Meareg Amare, was murdered in 2021 after being targeted in Facebook posts that shared his personal details and called for his death. Another plaintiff, Fisseha Tekle, a former Amnesty International researcher, alleges he…
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AfricaPolitics

Burkina Faso leader pardons soldiers decade after coup attempt

​In a significant move toward national reconciliation, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, leader of Burkina Faso’s ruling junta, has granted amnesty to 21 soldiers involved in the failed coup attempt of September 2015. This decision, announced in March 2025, underscores the junta’s commitment to healing the nation’s political wounds and fostering unity.​ The 21 pardoned individuals…
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AfricaPolitics

Algeria’s leader holds talks with Macron

​In recent developments, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune held discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron, aiming to address and potentially mend the strained relations between their respective countries. These talks come in the wake of several contentious issues that have tested the diplomatic ties between Algeria and France.​ A significant point of tension has been the case…
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