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Africa on edge as Trump tariffs loom, China courts discontented partners

African nations are racing against time to renegotiate trade terms with the United States, as sweeping tariffs — initially set to begin 1 August — now loom for 7 August following a last-minute executive order by President Donald Trump. Trump’s latest executive order slaps a uniform 15% tariff on most African exports — threatening industries […]

Tunisia: MEDEF France visits the country

France is looking forward to increasing its presence in Tunisia as a delegation from the Movement of French enterprises (MEDEF) heads for a two day visit beginning on Wednesday. The delegation of more than a hundred enterprises among them the president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry International is headed by Jean Burelle, president […]

Denmark to repatriate its soldiers from Mali

Denouncing “a dirty political game” by Bamako, Denmark announced on Thursday the repatriation of its hundred or so soldiers deployed in Mali as the Malian junta had insisted, a new blow to the French-led European anti-jihadist force. “The generals in power have sent a clear message that Denmark is not welcome in Mali. We do […]