Trump to Slap 10% Tariff on Small Nations Including in the Caribbean and Africa
On July 15, 2025, President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a uniform tariff “a little over 10%” on imports from over 100 smaller...
Nigeria Snubbed at White House Summit – Opposition Blames Tinubu
Nigeria was notably excluded from a high-level U.S.–Africa economic summit held at the White House from July 9–11, attended by leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau,...
Ramaphosa Suspends Police Minister Amid Corruption Allegations
In July 2025, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and appointed Firoz Cachalia as acting minister, following serious allegations of...
Burkina Faso Imams Mobilize to Counter Online Hate Speech
In July 2025, nearly 250 imams and Islamic preachers from across Burkina Faso convened in Ouagadougou for a national workshop organized by the Federation...
Togo’s Security Forces Vote Early as Municipal Elections Become Political Pressure Point
Togo's municipal elections, originally set for July 10 but postponed to July 17, 2025, include an early voting phase on July 14 for security,...
