The recent victory of Donald Trump in the U.S. 2024 Presidential Election has reignited debates over America’s global stance, particularly regarding its foreign policy with Africa. Under Trump’s previous administration,…
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What will Trump 2.0 mean for Africa?
What does US president-elect Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House mean for Africa, a continent which he largely dismissed in insulting terms during his first presidency. Despite the…
Trump names China hawk Howard Lutnick as US commerce secretary
US President-elect Donald Trump nominated Howard Lutnick, the co-chair of his transition team, as his commerce secretary on Tuesday — a choice set to bring a tougher stance on China…
Biden to announce ‘historic’ pledge for world’s poorest countries
Outgoing US President Joe Biden will announce a “historic” pledge for a World Bank fund that helps the world’s poorest countries, the White House said Monday, before Donald Trump takes…
Xi, Biden to meet as Trump return looms
US President Joe Biden and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will hold their last meeting Saturday, a day after both leaders warned of turbulent times ahead as Donald Trump returns to…
Trump pressures US Senate with divisive cabinet picks
Questions — and, for some, outrage — intensified over several of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks Friday, as Washington awaits announcements for more major positions including head of the FBI…
Trump fills out cabinet as divisive picks shock Washington
Donald Trump’s provocative choices for his incoming administration — including a TV news anchor at the Pentagon and an ally embroiled in sexual misconduct allegations for attorney general — left…
Trump ramps up transition moves with key appointments
US President-elect Donald Trump has moved quickly to staff up his incoming administration, naming loyalists to several key posts within days of his election victory and signaling his desire to…
President-elect Trump at 301 electoral votes, Harris at 226
The final state calls are coming in for the US presidential election, with President-elect Donald Trump at 301 electoral votes, well past the 270 needed for victory, and Democratic Vice…
With Trump win, Orban urges ‘move from war to peace’ in Ukraine
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urged fellow Europeans on Friday to recognise that Donald Trump’s re-election will change the game regarding Russia’s war in Ukraine, and agree to “move from…
What impact will Trump have on the world economy?
Donald Trump’s return to the White House with his protectionist policies poses threats for the global economy, with the prospect of new trade wars, resurgent inflation and slower growth, experts…
Wall Street smashes records, dollar soars as Trump wins
Wall Street rallied into record territory, the dollar soared and bitcoin scaled a new peak Wednesday as the world gears up for another Donald Trump presidency. The Republican candidate made…
World leaders pledge to work with Trump after election triumph
World leaders raced to congratulate Donald Trump on Wednesday as he triumphed in a stunning US election victory over Kamala Harris. European leaders in particular were quick to extend their…
What Trump’s election could mean for abortion in the United States
Donald Trump’s second presidential term could herald a new wave of attacks on abortion access across the United States — with or without a Republican-controlled Congress. Here’s a closer look…
Harris, Trump in last campaign push as polls deadlocked
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump launched a final frenzied campaign blitz Monday, hitting must-win Pennsylvania on the last day of a volatile US presidential race that polls say is hurtling…