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U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, June 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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August 5, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
Tochil Nwaneri advocates regional economic integration, development at 2025 Africaribbean trade, investment forum
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 1, 2025
In an era marked by global economic uncertainty, geo-political tensions, and fragmented supply chains, Africa and the Caribbean are at a critical juncture. These and more were part of the discussions in the just concluded fourth Afri-Caribbean...
Top 10 African countries with the weakest currencies in July 2025
Business Insider Africa
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July 31, 2025
Although exports might occasionally become more competitive due to currency depreciation, prolonged currency weakness can have very negative long-term effects, particularly for countries that rely significantly on imports, external debt, and...
Lusophone exports to China fall by 12.1% until July
Portugal Pulse
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August 25, 2025
Exports from Portuguese-speaking countries to China have dropped by 12.6% in the first seven months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, it was announced today. According to the Chinese Customs Authorities, from January to July, the...
Trump Administration Wants to Banish Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda
The Intercept
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August 25, 2025
The Trump administration announced Monday it was processing Kilmar Abrego Garcia for expulsion to Uganda, threatening to banish him to the United States’ growing network of deportee dumping grounds for the second time. Abrego Garcia, a native of...
Organizations ask Argentina to cancel football friendly with Angola
Ver Angola
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The open letter, addressed to the Argentine Football Federation and its national team, is signed by the Episcopal Commission for Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation of CEAST [Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé], Pro Bono Angola, the...
US, UK slap new sanctions on Iran’s oil networks
Ynet
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August 21, 2025
The United States and Britain imposed a new round of sanctions Thursday on Iranian oil networks, shipping companies and individuals accused of helping Tehran skirt restrictions and fund destabilizing activities abroad. The U.S. Treasury Department...
Africa's big five: the deepwater wells to watch
Upstream
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As supermajors target frontier exploration probes in Sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa, Upstream takes a look at five of the most exciting prospects Is Sao Tome and Principe, headed by President Carlos Manuel Vila Nova, on the cusp of a dramatic...
Dr Adesina speaks at Kenya Law Society Confab
Business Ghana
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PROTOCOLS Honorable Chief Justice of Kenya, Chief Justice Martha Koome, Distinguished Judges of the Supreme Court, President of the Kenya Law Society, Mrs. Faith Odhiambo, Committee Members of the Kenya Law Society, Esteemed Judges, Respected...
US and UK each impose fresh sanctions on Iran, with focus on Iranian oil exports
The Times of Israel
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August 22, 2025
The Trump administration issued more Iran-related sanctions on Thursday, targeting 13 entities based in Hong Kong, China, the United Arab Emirates, and the Marshall Islands, as well as eight vessels, the US Treasury Department said. The measures...
Interview Waiver No Longer Available for Most Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants, Starting September 2, 2025
National Law Review
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August 21, 2025
Quick Hits Most applicants for nonimmigrant visa interview waivers will be required to attend in-person interviews after September 2, 2025. For certain nationalities, these changes are effective immediately and without exception. These changes may...
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US expands Iran sanctions, blacklists 13 firms and 8 vessels
Firstpost
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August 21, 2025
The Trump administration on Thursday issued more Iranrelated sanctions, targeting 13 entities based in Hong Kong, China, the United Arab Emirates and the Marshall Islands, as well as eight vessels, the U.S. Treasury Department said. The Trump...
US issues sanctions on networks, vessels for dealing in Iran oil
The Gazette - Colorado
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration on Thursday issued more Iran-related sanctions, targeting 13 entities based in Hong Kong, China, the United Arab Emirates and the Marshall Islands, as well as eight vessels, the U.S. Treasury...
US issues more Iran-related sanctions
WKZO - Michigan
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration on Thursday issued more Iran-related sanctions, targeting 13 entities based in Hong Kong, China, the United Arab Emirates and the Marshall Islands, as well as eight vessels, the U.S. Treasury...
Ex-PM Kishida Vows Job Training for Africa, Plus Japan’s Support for a Permanent African Seat on the U.N. Security Council
The Japan News
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August 21, 2025
The Yomiuri Shimbun Former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attends the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Yokohama on Thursday. The Yomiuri Shimbun 16:15 JST, August 21, 2025 Former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday...
Top 10 Countries where heavy rain doesn’t disrupt daily life
Daily Times
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August 21, 2025
Published on: August 21, 2025 12:24 PM Despite receiving between 2,700 to 3,600 millimeters of rain annually, ten countries around the world continue to function smoothly without major disruptions to daily life. These countries include Malaysia,...
Palestine and the World
News Ghana
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August 20, 2025
The liberation from imperialism and zionism will contribute immensely to international peace and security Geostrategic Analysis “The Israeli Zionists are convinced they have successfully camouflaged their new kind of colonialism. Their colonialism...
African political parties advised to prioritise development over electoral gains
The Chronicle News Online
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August 13, 2025
African political parties must focus on addressing social and economic challenges rather than solely pursuing electoral victories, President Carlos Vila Nova of São Tomé and Príncipe has said. Speaking at the opening of the African Political...
African political parties urged to prioritise development over electoral gains
Ghana News Agency
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August 12, 2025
By Ernest Nutsugah/Edward Acquah Accra, Aug. 12, GNA – African political parties must focus on addressing social and economic challenges rather than solely pursuing electoral victories, President Carlos Vila Nova of São Tomé and Príncipe has said....
Russian warship makes a stop in Tanzania
Business Insider Africa
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August 18, 2025
The stopover emphasizes Tanzania's developing importance as a strategic partner while highlighting Moscow's expanding naval and diplomatic presence in East Africa. “In the port, the Baltic sailors and cadets were welcomed by the Ambassador of the...