Trump is weaker than he looks as he only bullies weak entities like EU or Africa, not bulwarks like China, India or Russia

Trump is weaker than he looks as he only bullies weak entities like EU or Africa, not bulwarks like China, India or Russia

Equally, Trump’s victory in jacking up tariffs on imports may push up prices and knock employment. So far, the negative impact is mild. But only 37 per cent of Americans approve of his handling of the economy, according to Reuters/Ipsos polling, something that was his strong suit during his first term in the White House.

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Trump administration accused of operating clandestine third-country programme that  hurts aliens

Trump administration accused of operating clandestine third-country programme that hurts aliens

The five men in Eswatini are being held at the Matsapha Correctional Complex. It’s the same prison where Eswatini, which is ruled by a king as Africa’s last absolute monarchy, has imprisoned pro-democracy campaigners. Authorities said when the five men arrived in Eswatini that they would be held in solitary confinement.

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Homosexuals in Burkina Faso face punitive prison terms and fines

Homosexuals in Burkina Faso face punitive prison terms and fines

The new law goes into effect immediately with individuals in same-sex relationships risking prison sentences as well as fines, Justice Minister Edasso Rodrigue Bayala said during a briefing broadcast by the state TV. He described homosexual acts as “bizarre behaviour.”

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Blue-economy: Kenya announces plans to fast-track sea time and jobs for seafarers

Blue-economy: Kenya announces plans to fast-track sea time and jobs for seafarers

Deputy Head of the Public Service (DHOPS) Amos Gathecha said the initiatives, including new agreements with international shipping lines, would position Kenyan seafarers competitively in the global maritime labour market.

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Election puzzle: Tanzania President Hassan, predecessor Kikwete face strong resistance for promoting Islamic hegemony

Election puzzle: Tanzania President Hassan, predecessor Kikwete face strong resistance for promoting Islamic hegemony

Catholics have publicly criticised Samia’s totalitarian rule are currently fasting and praying in protest. The Catholics are also unhappy with assassination attempt of Joseph Kitima, one of their most vocal clergymen in Tanzania.

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