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Trump’s tariff formula confounds the world, punishes the poor

Trump’s tariff formula confounds the world, punishes the poor

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Image: REUTERS/Kent Nishimura Ridiculed for imposing trade tariffs on frozen islands largely inhabited by penguins, US President Donald Trump's formula for calculating the levi

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‘There are no winners’: global companies respond to Trump tariffs

‘There are no winners’: global companies respond to Trump tariffs

From UK tailors to Australian farmers to Irish whiskey distillers, firms reveal the impact of US measuresDonald Trump’s sweeping tariffs will upend global trade, adding costs and delays to businesses around the world and threatening a recession.The Guardian spoke to eight businesses about

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The big problem with judging people by their ‘gang tattoos’

The big problem with judging people by their ‘gang tattoos’

Tattoos are an unreliable marker of gang membership, writes professor of LawThe United States deported 238 Venezuelan men on three flights to El Salvador on March 15, 2025, claiming that they were members of the T

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Ruto Sparks Diplomatic Storm in Europe

Ruto Sparks Diplomatic Storm in Europe

President William Ruto has caused a diplomatic stir in Europe following recent remarks that have led to growing concerns over Kenya’s relations with European countries. Ruto's statements have reportedly angered European officials, triggering debates on Kenyaâ€

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Uganda Government Leaves Contractors High and Dry with UGX 1.351 Trillion in Unpaid Bills

Uganda Government Leaves Contractors High and Dry with UGX 1.351 Trillion in Unpaid Bills

KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s construction sector is facing a financial crisis due to the government’s failure to pay UGX 1.351 trillion in arrears to road contractors, according to Francis Mwijukye, Shadow Minister for Works and Transport.

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How Leaving Museveni’s Inner Circle Turned Out to Be a Game-Changer for This Top Retired Official

How Leaving Museveni’s Inner Circle Turned Out to Be a Game-Changer for This Top Retired Official

A retired Ugandan army officer who was once close to President Yoweri Museveni found a new and important job after leaving the government. Colonel (Retired) Fred Mwesigye, who was part of Uganda’s military and politics for many years, is now in a powerful posi

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DRC-Rwanda: After Tshisekedi and Kagame, Qatar Hosts the M23 in Doha

DRC-Rwanda: After Tshisekedi and Kagame, Qatar Hosts the M23 in Doha

Following the meeting between Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame on March 18 in Doha, Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani continues his diplomatic engagement in the ongoing security crisis in eastern Democratic Republic o

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"Best Picture I Have Seen All Week" Muhoozi Vows to Promote Soldier Who Attacked Journalist Canary

"Best Picture I Have Seen All Week" Muhoozi Vows to Promote Soldier Who Attacked Journalist Canary

Uganda’s media fraternity is up in arms after Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba publicly praised a soldier who attempted to assault NBS journalist Canary Mugume during the Kawempe North by-election on March 13.

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Rwanda and Belgium Cut Diplomatic Ties, Expel Each Other’s Diplomats

Rwanda and Belgium Cut Diplomatic Ties, Expel Each Other’s Diplomats

Kigali/Brussels – March 18, 2025 – Rwanda and Belgium have officially severed diplomatic relations, marking a major escalation in their already tense relationship over the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).In a statement issued today, the Government of Rwanda a

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Uganda Among Hardest Hit by Trump’s Foreign Aid Cuts, Threatening Health Programs & Public Welfare

Uganda Among Hardest Hit by Trump’s Foreign Aid Cuts, Threatening Health Programs & Public Welfare

Uganda is one of the top 26 countries that face significant risks due to the reductions in U.S. foreign aid, particularly impacting health sector financing.According to an analysis from the Washington, D.C.-based

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