Tariffs Are Sales Taxes Beneficial to the Targeted Party – The GITFiC
Tariffs are primarily sales taxes, mainly beneficial to the targeted country rather than the imposing country.
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U.S. Tariffs on African Countries: A Ripple Effect Across the Continent
These tariffs, rolling out between April 5 and 9, 2025, aren’t just numbers—they’re a wake-up call for Ghana and the continent.
Somalia offers US exclusive control of air bases, ports.
Somalia has extended an offer to the United States for exclusive control over strategic airbases and ports
Guinea’s ex-military ruler pardoned over stadium massacre.
Camara was sentenced in July 2024 after he was found guilty of crimes against humanity in the deaths of at least 157 people at the stadium
Niger’s junta leader cements his grip on power as he is sworn in as president.
Niger’s military ruler has been sworn in as the country’s president for a transitional period of five years.
Rwanda Cuts Ties with Belgium Over Congo Conflict and E.U. Sanctions.
The authorities in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, have given Belgian diplomats 48 hours to leave the country.
British man killed in Kenya after being knocked over by president’s speeding motorcade.
Frederick had been visiting Kenya to see family members living in the country.
Kenya seeks new IMF deal after abandoning latest review.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi told Reuters last month that the government would be seeking a financing programme.
Several dead as al-Shabaab gunmen lay siege to Somali hotel.
he raid on the hotel took place as politicians, security officials and traditional elders were meeting to discuss plans for an offensive against the group in central Somalia.
Ghana’s Mahama Pledges to Restore Trust Between Sahel Bloc and ECOWAS.
President Mahama has promised his Burkinabe counterpart, Ibrahim Traore that the concerns of members of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) will be forwarded to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for redress.