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Bloomberg
5 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
G-20 Finance Leaders Confront Trump Tariffs
South Africa is calling for greater cooperation amongst the G-20 economies as finance ministers and central bankers gather under the cloud of President Trump's trade war. Bloomberg's Chief Africa Correspondent Jennifer Zabasajja reports from the meeting in Bollito, South Africa. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
05-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
South African Agriculture Braces for Trump Tariffs
US President Donald Trump's de-escalation on tariffs offered a temporary reprieve to African businesses, some which initially considered abandoning the US market. In South Africa, the world's second biggest citrus exporter, uncertainty remains over whether Trump will ultimately impose a 30% levy or stick to his baseline 10%. Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja visited a producer ramping up shipments before Trump's 90-day postponement of his higher rates expires. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Will The US End The War Between Congo and Rwanda?
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to bring an end to conflict in eastern Congo, where millions of people have died and multitudes have been displaced over the past three decades. But fighting continues and scores of armed groups continue to control parts of the region. In this week's episode, Bloomberg's Congo reporter Michael Kavanagh joins Jennifer Zabasajja to explain how this deal came about now, what role the US and access to minerals played in the talks and what hope this deal has of leading to a lasting peace
Bloomberg
01-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
What Ruto Aims to Achieve During His Visit to Europe
Horizons Middle East and Africa Kenyan President William Ruto is in Europe, visiting Spain and the United Kingdom. On his trip, Ruto is expected to seal major investment deals. Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Why Kenyans Are Back on the Streets: Protests, Corruption, and a Crisis of Trust
A year since deadly protests against the Kenyan government saw more than 60 people killed, Kenyans are again taking to the streets to protest police brutality. These protests, triggered by the death of a kenyan activist in police custody, come as the IMF arrive in the country to assess Kenya's attempts to tackle corruption. On this week's episode East Africa Bureau Chief Helen Nyambura joins Jennifer Zabasajja to discuss what's behind these new protests, and whether President Ruto can actually tackle corruption and do a deal with the IMF to turn the economy around. For more stories from the region, subscribe to the Next Africa newsletter here
