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South Africa: Trump To Skip Ramaphosa's G20 Summit Amid Tariff Tensions? Firstpost Africa
South Africa: Trump To Skip Ramaphosa's G20 Summit Amid Tariff Tensions? | Firstpost Africa | N18G As the August 1 deadline looms, South Africa faces a formidable challenge, with US President Donald Trump's proposed 30% tariff threatening to devastate its economy. The US, South Africa's second-largest trading partner, is poised to impose tariffs that could lead to an estimated 100,000 job losses, with the agriculture and automotive sectors bearing the brunt. Trump's hardened stance stems from a list of grievances, including accusations of persecution and killings of white citizens, concerns over land expropriation laws aimed at redressing apartheid-era inequalities, and criticism of South Africa's Black Economic Empowerment policies. Adding to the diplomatic chill is South Africa's genocide case against Israel, a close US ally. With President Trump signalling he may even skip the G20 Summit in South Africa, the African nation scrambles for a last-minute trade deal, its economic future hanging precariously in the balance. See More
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Trump Turns Peacekeeping Efforts to Sudan Amid Stalled Ukraine, Gaza Talks Firstpost Africa
Trump Turns Peacekeeping Efforts to Sudan Amid Stalled Ukraine, Gaza Talks | Firstpost Africa |N18G US President Donald Trump's ambitions to brand himself as a global peacemaker have hit a snag in Sudan. Following a brokered peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda, Trump aimed to replicate his success in war-torn Sudan, especially after unsuccessful attempts to mediate conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. However, a crucial ministerial meeting on Sudan between the US, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt has been postponed due to a reported disagreement between Cairo and Abu Dhabi over the framework of a joint agreement. These two close regional allies find themselves on opposing sides of the Sudanese conflict: the UAE is accused of arming the paramilitary RSF, while Egypt is a staunch ally of the Sudanese Army. Their disagreement centered on the role of the warring parties in a potential peace process, with the UAE reportedly opposing the participation of both the Sudanese Army and the RSF in a transitional government, a stance rejected by Egypt. Watch this video to know more. See More
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Reverse Migration: Why African Americans Are Leaving the US Firstpost Africa
Reverse Migration: Why African Americans Are Leaving the US | Firstpost Africa | N18G The American Dream is losing its shine for many African Americans. Frustrated by racism, politics, and broken promises, a growing number are choosing to leave the U.S. and return to their ancestral roots in Africa. From Kenya to Ghana, they're finding purpose, peace, and belonging. This reverse migration is about identity, opportunity, and rewriting the narrative. Could this be the start of a powerful shift? Watch their journeys and what this return means for the future. See More
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Sierra Leone's Tiwai Island Becomes Country's First UNESCO Site Firstpost Africa
Sierra Leone's Tiwai Island Becomes Country's First UNESCO Site | Firstpost Africa | N18G Sierra Leone's Tiwai Island Becomes Country's First UNESCO Site | Firstpost Africa | N18G Sierra Leone's Tiwai Island, once scarred by civil war, has become the country's first UNESCO World Heritage site, thanks to the tireless 25-year efforts of activist Tommy Garnett. This lush forest is a haven for an extraordinary concentration of primates, including endangered chimpanzees, along with rare pygmy hippos and African forest elephants. Garnett, founder of the Environmental Foundation for Africa (EFA), began his work in the early 2000s, dedicating decades to restoring Tiwai despite civil war, pandemics, deforestation, and poaching. His approach involved convincing local communities to adopt sustainable practices, with tourism revenue now providing jobs and agricultural assistance to them. See More
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Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traore Gets AI Praise From Beyoncé, Pope Firstpost Africa
Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traore Gets AI Praise From Beyoncé, Pope | Firstpost Africa | N18G Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traore Gets AI Praise From Beyoncé, Pope | Firstpost Africa | N18G AI-generated videos featuring global figures like Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, R. Kelly, and even the Pope are flooding West African social media, all singing praises of Burkina Faso's military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore. Though fake, these deepfakes have gone viral—amplifying Traore's popularity and promoting a growing personality cult. Experts say the campaign blends digital propaganda with pan-African messaging, aiming to boost his image at home and across neighbouring states. While some of the videos are monetised by independent creators, others appear linked to pro-junta cyber units. With Traore's anti-West stance rising, digital adoration is fast becoming a key tool of power. See More
