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DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has developed the R1 model, a ChatGPT-like AI system that operates at a fraction of the cost of its U.S. counterparts. This advancement has led […]

The Trump administration has imposed tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum imports from Canada, Mexico, and the European Union (EU), citing national security concerns. This decision has […]

President Trump has implemented a series of executive orders to fulfill his campaign promises, including declaring a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, reinstating the “Remain in Mexico” policy, suspending […]

The AI Action Summit 2025 in France showcased Africa’s growing influence in shaping the global AI agenda. African nations emphasized ethical AI, digital infrastructure, and investment in talent to bridge […]

President Trump issued a directive aimed at protecting American businesses from trade policies that disproportionately impact U.S. companies, including digital service taxes and restrictive foreign regulations. The administration plans to […]

As geopolitical tensions mount, African leaders must adapt to a rapidly shifting global order. Trump’s meeting with Zelensky underscores the far-reaching impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including its impact […]

Despite claims that trade wars are easy to win, history tells a different story. Protective tariffs drive up consumer prices, increase production costs for domestic industries, and trigger retaliatory measures […]

U.S. Trade Policy Agenda: Kenya & AGOA U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer delivered President Trump’s 2025 Trade Policy Agenda to Congress, outlining a strategic framework to tackle economic and national security challenges […]

At the inaugural Global AI Summit on Africa held in Kigali, African leaders called for the development of an inclusive, innovative, and well-connected AI ecosystem across the continent. The summit […]

The AfCFTA represents a timely strategic response to growing global trade protectionism. In a recent interview, Secretary General Wamkele Mene highlighted how the agreement – now ratified by 48 African nations […]

China’s announcement of retaliatory tariffs, mirroring President Donald Trump’s earlier hikes, sent shockwaves through the markets on April 4, 2025. The S&P 500 tumbled 6%, while the Dow Jones Industrial […]