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In line with his opposition to renewable energy projects President Donald Trump's decision to revoke and rescind the United States International Climate Finance Plan will mean cancelling over US$1...
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The 90-day freeze on almost all United States aid imposed on 20 January by President Donald Trump together with swingeing cuts in assistance by other rich western economies will have immediate socio-economic effects and may also drive radical political change in several developing economies as governments struggle to replace the funds and expertise (Dispatches 28/1/25 Rubio deals hammer blow to US aid)...
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It seems the RSF calculates that the new US administration under President Donald Trump is unconcerned about its operations...
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The move is a cost-cutting measure which officials say has been driven by US President Donald Trump's suspension of foreign aid (Dispatches 28/1/25 Rubio deals hammer blow to US aid) for an initial 90 days but could morph into a permanent shutdown...
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Vol 66 No 5 |
- CONGO-KINSHASA
Tshisekedi's government had increased its engagement in Washington prior to Donald Trump's election in November...
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President Donald Trump's ‘America First Trade Policy' executive order issued on 20 January just hours after he took office tasked the US Trade Representative the Treasury department and the Commerce department with reviewing all US trade deals by 1 April...
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Boakai's government already has BGR Group an established pro-Republican firm which has secured a series of new contracts with foreign governments since President Donald Trump's election last November on retainer for $210 000 a year (AC Vol 66 No 3 Washington lobbyists win African clients as Trump consolidates power)...
Vol 66 No 4 |
- AFRICA
- MINING
The gold price which surged 20% in 2024 due to escalating political risks has risen another 10% since Donald Trump took over the United States presidency...
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He may also be taking a cue from Washington's close ties with Moscow under Donald Trump's presidency...
United States President Donald Trump's suspension of US aid will indirectly deprive Rwanda of up to $180m this year (Dispatches 28/1/25 Rubio deals hammer blow to US aid)...