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G20, South Africa and Financial crisis of 2007–2008

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Trump's tariffs cloud G20 finance chiefs' meeting in South Africa
South Africa urged G20 countries to show global and cooperative leadership to tackle challenges including rising trade barriers, as the club's finance chiefs met on Thursday under the shadow of President Donald Trump's tariff threats.

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Factbox-Issues on the Agenda at the G20 Finance Meeting in South Africa
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South Africa brushes off Scott Bessent’s absence at G20 meeting

Trump Plans Over 10% Tariffs On African, Caribbean Countries

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Trump to put tariffs of over 10% on smaller nations, including those in Africa and the Caribbean
President Donald Trump says he plans to place tariffs of over 10% on smaller countries, including nations in Africa and the Caribbean.

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Trump Imposes 10% Tariffs on Dozens of Smaller Nations, Targeting Africa and the Caribbean
Trump plans over 10% tariff on smaller African and Caribbean nations - report

France, Senegal and Africa

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France withdraws from Senegal after 65 years, ends military presence in Central, West Africa
France has handed over the last military base in Senegal to the country’s government. Now France does not have any permanent military presence in central and western Africa. The pushback against French presence has come in recent years even as jihadist insurgency has gained traction lately.

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France withdraws from Senegal, ending its permanent military presence in West Africa
France Ends Permanent Troop Presence in Senegal
South Africa coalition strained after trade envoy fails to visit US
South Africa's main coalition partners are embroiled in a spat over how to respond to looming tariffs from a hostile Trump ...
Mayor to host first London-Africa business summit
The first Africa-London business summit will be held next year, Sir Sadiq Khan has announced during a trade mission to the ...
PATH launches landmark AI study in Africa exploring LLMs’ potential in health diagnoses
PATH has launched the largest study of its kind in Africa, recruiting 9,000 participants to test whether AI can help primary ...
AFRICA-FX-Ugandan and Zambian currencies could gain
The Ugandan and Zambian currencies are expected to strengthen in the next week to Thursday, while Nigeria's and Ghana's could ...
Trump’s surprise focus on Africa wins cheers mixed with fears
President Trump has surprised African officials and observers with his recent focus on the continent, where the U.S. has lagged behind China, Russia and Middle Eastern countries in building ...
Kganyago Sees South Africa CPI Staying in Target Despite Risks
South Africa’s central bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago signaled confidence that inflation would remain within its target for ...
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa removes police minister over criminal link allegations
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa placed police minister Senzo Mchunu on immediate leave of absence on Sunday, ...
World's oldest climate fund targets wildlife bonds for every country in Africa
NAIROBI (Reuters) -The world's oldest multilateral climate fund, the Global Environment Facility, is planning a new wave of wildlife conservation bonds in a bid to help African countries save ...