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What Happened in Venezuela and Why Africa Cannot Ignore It
President Donald Trump announced a direct U.S. military operation inside Venezuela that led to the capture of its sitting president, a move that immediately raised alarm over sovereignty, international law, and the evolving rules of global power. What happened in Venezuela is not an isolated incident, and in this episode of The Breakdown we examine…
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Gradually, Africa is becoming a ‘NATO’ continent: No action, talk only – Alan Kyerematen laments
Alan Kyerematen, Ghana’s former Minister of Trade and Industry and one of the architects...
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Ghana’s role in Africa’s future: Alan Kyerematen calls for bold leadership on integration
Nearly seven decades after Ghana lit the torch of Pan-African independence, questions remain...
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Ghana needs global vision – Alan Kyerematen teases 2028 presidential bid
Ghana’s former Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen, has left no doubt about...
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One Market, 54 Nations: Why Africa’s free trade pact is still stalled 7 years after signing
When African leaders signed the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) in 2018, it was hailed as a watershed moment, the boldest attempt yet to knit together the continent’s 54 nations...
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Africa and the Caribbean forge bold trade alliance in response to Trump tariffs
Amid growing frustration over U.S. trade policies, African and Caribbean nations are uniting in an unprecedented move to reclaim economic sovereignty. The pushback comes in the wake of tariffs imposed...
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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...
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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 to overthrow Capt Ibrahim Traoré has been successfully foiled. On The BreakDown hosted by Sandra Babu-Boateng...
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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 around the world have yet to achieve. By electing its first female president, the Southwest African country...
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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 and current Chair of the Caribbean Community (Caricom), Mia Mottley, has issued a powerful response, urging...
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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...
