On Wednesday, President Trump unveiled new tariffs on imports to the US which will form a central part of his government’s new trade policy. In his speech, he listed the new tariffs to be imposed on a number of countries, including the country’s biggest trading partners, and a more complete list was released later by … Read more
The Trump administration has fired at least three officials at the National Security Council, with more firings expected, according to the BBC’s US partner CBS News. It is not clear why the staffers were removed from their roles, but CBS reports the decision followed a meeting between far-right activist Laura Loomer and President Donald Trump … Read more
Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupted on Thursday, sending a column of ash 1.5km (4,900ft) above its peak. Timelapse CCTV footage captured the ash rising into the sky. The eruption has been rated at level two – the third-highest severity level – requiring a 3km (9,800ft) exclusion zone. Marapi is one of the most active volcanoes in … Read more
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The sweeping tariffs that President Trump announced on Wednesday could hobble the use of giant batteries that energy companies are increasingly installing to help them tap more wind and solar power and make the broader electric grid more reliable. Over the past five years, grid batteries have become one of the biggest growth industries in … Read more
Kennedy Gondwe BBC News, Lusaka Sista D The protesters handed a petition to Vice-President Mutale Nalumango Warning: This story contains distressing details. A protest march has been held in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, against a recent spate of reports of men raping children. Over the last two months, Zambians have been shocked by several cases of … Read more
‘Africa can’t rely on benevolence of others’ Nigerian economist Akinwumi Adesina will wrap up his tenure as the president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) in September this year. In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Dr Adesina looked back at his achievements with the bank and the challenges that lie ahead for Africa. … Read more
Nigerian economist Akinwumi Adesina will wrap up his tenure as the president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) in September this year. In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Dr Adesina looked back at his achievements with the bank and the challenges that lie ahead for Africa. Reflecting on the effects of cuts in … Read more
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