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Did Marco Rubio Just Signaled a New Scramble for Africa?
In this episode of the Breakdown, we analyze remarks delivered by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference and assess what they signal for Africa. Rubio framed the post–Cold War order as a failure and called for Western renewal rooted in sovereignty, identity, and industrial strength. He rejected multilateral restraint and…
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Greece teams up with European partners on migrant return hubs, eyes Africa
Greece is joining forces with four European countries to establish migrant return centers in...
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Denmark and Greenland draw red line on sovereignty after Trump drops tariff threats
Denmark and Greenland responded on Thursday by rejecting any suggestion that the Arctic island’s...
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Trump drops Greenland tariffs after threats shake NATO and Europe
President Donald Trump reversed course on Wednesday, abandoning the tariffs he had threatened...
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Trump threatens 10% tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened extensive new tariffs against eight European countries, linking the proposed trade penalties to their resistance to U.S. control of Greenland in a move that...
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How a Transcontinental Railroad could transform Africa
A Transcontinental African Railroad could be the transformative infrastructure Africa has long awaited. For centuries, global superpowers from Europe to the United States and China have risen on the strength...
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15 Egyptians dead as migrant boat capsizes off Libya’s coast near Tobruk
A deadly shipwreck off Libya’s eastern coast claimed the lives of at least 15 Egyptian migrants early Friday, adding to the growing toll of desperate attempts to reach Europe from North Africa. According...
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Senegal intercepts over 200 migrants amid surge in risky Atlantic crossings
Senegalese authorities intercepted more than 200 West African migrants this week in one of the country’s most active smuggling zones, as the perilous Atlantic Ocean route to Europe continues to claim...
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Smugglers force migrants into the sea off Djibouti, leaving 8 dead and 22 missing
A deadly tragedy unfolded off the coast of Djibouti after smugglers forced dozens of migrants into open waters, leaving at least eight dead and 22 others missing. The group had been packed aboard a vessel...
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Europe Eyes Africa As Steady Trade Partner Amid U.S. Tariff Tensions
Europe is positioning itself as a reliable trade partner for Africa as global economic uncertainty grows due to rising U.S. tariffs. With the United States tightening trade policies under President Donald...
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Belgian teens caught with 5,000 ants in Kenya face $7,700 fine or 1 year in jail
Two Belgian teens caught in Kenya with 5,000 ants were given a stark ultimatum: pay a $7,700 fine or serve a year behind bars, the minimum sentence under the country’s conservation laws. Officials...
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Chris Brown Warns Fans Not To Wear Red Bandanas To His Shows
Ahead of his upcoming summer tour, Chris Brown has told his fans not to wear red bandanas to his scheduled live shows. Later this year, the singer will embark on an expedition in the UK, Europe, and North...
