Sandra Babu-Boateng
Why Africa and the Caribbean still don’t trade directly
As global trade buckles under rising tariffs and geopolitical turbulence, African and Caribbean nations are being forced to reckon with an unsettling reality: economic dependence is a vulnerability, not a strategy. The latest wave of U.S. tariffs, rooted in Donald Trump’s “America First” doctrine, has jolted supply chains and prompted uncomfortable reflection among countries long…
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Amid Burkina Faso coup attempt: who is behind the plot to oust Ibrahim Traoré?
Tension is mounting after an attempted coup in Burkina Faso. According to officials, a plot...
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Namibia makes bold history that many countries have yet to achieve
Namibia has carved its name into the history books, accomplishing a milestone that most countries...
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As Trump’s tariffs loom, Barbados PM Mia Mottley issues rallying cry for Caribbean unity
In the wake of steep tariffs introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump, Barbados Prime Minister...
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How the DR Congo–U.S. minerals-for-security deal is taking shape
The minerals-for-security agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and the United States is gaining momentum following a recent proposal by President Felix Tshisekedi to U.S. President...
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Africa dominates cocoa production but earns less than 5% of global profits — here’s why
Despite being the world’s largest producer of cocoa, Africa is yet to fully capitalize on its position in the global cocoa industry. Producing around 70% of the world’s cocoa, the continent...
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Lesotho hit with harshest U.S. tariffs — and this is how it reacted
After being struck by the highest U.S. tariffs in the world, Lesotho is urgently seeking a way forward. The small southern African country, best known for its textile industry, which sends around 75% of...
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How an Ohio Black community is strengthening security after neo-Nazi rally
Residents of Lincoln Heights, a historically Black community in Ohio, have ramped up security efforts in response to a recent neo-Nazi rally that has left many feeling vulnerable. The rally took place...
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Nigerian senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accuses Senate president of sexual harassment
Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, following a heated dispute over her Senate seating arrangement. In a widely circulated video,...
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How Singapore overtook Ghana to become a global economic powerhouse
Singapore has demonstrated the power of strategic planning and stability. The country’s rise to become a global economic powerhouse, surpassing Ghana, is a story worth studying—especially considering...
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‘At the right time, we’ll take action’ – Ghana’s Vice President warns of response to Trump’s USAID cuts
Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has spoken out against U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to slash foreign aid, emphasizing that Africa will not remain passive...
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Trump offers expedited citizenship to white South African farmers while he deports Black and Brown migrants
Despite his administration’s ongoing crackdown on immigration affecting Black and Brown migrants, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an offer of expedited citizenship to white South African...
