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As the dust settles from President Trump's trade policy upheaval, one undeniable focal point remains: China. As the world's second-largest economy and the United States' largest trading partner, China has been at the center of Trump's long-standing accusations about unfair trade practices. "World leaders were 'kissing his ass,' dying to do a deal," Trump remarked at the National Republican Congressional Committee's President's Dinner, just hours before new tariffs went into effect. However, one leader who certainly wasn’t…

A Strategic Blend of Simplicity and Connection: SPRIBE's Rise in Africa Imagine a scene where simplicity marries strategy—a place where gaming is more than just an individual pursuit. SPRIBE has managed to carve such a niche in Africa, a continent known for its rich tapestry of cultures. By fostering an environment where community engagement reigns supreme, SPRIBE taps into a profound cultural ethos. Who knew a virtual realm could bridge so many in reality?…

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — On a day that feels almost poetic in its promise of change, Ethiopia and Somalia are ready to close the book on their long-standing tensions and step hand in hand into a promising new chapter of cooperation and friendship. Imagine this: two neighbors who have shared so much—both the good times and the not-so-good—deciding to bury the hatchet and work together for a brighter future. That's the story Ethiopian State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mesganu Arga, shared with ETV. During his interview, he…

Meta Bids Adieu to Fact-Checking: A New Era of Free Speech or Chaos? WASHINGTON/MOGADISHU, Jan 12 As the Political Circus Returns, Meta Tosses Its Fact-Checking Habit So, here we are, folks! Meta, you know, the conglomerate behind the likes of Facebook, Instagram, and the new kid on the block, Threads, has declared the dissolution of its once shiny third-party fact-checking program. This cocktail party gem, in place since 2016, just got the ax. And with former President Donald Trump eyeing a return to the…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed admiration for Donald Trump, particularly as Trump's recent election victory casts shadows over Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia. In recent months, Ukraine has faced increasing territorial setbacks. Enhanced and better-equipped Russian forces are making significant inroads in crucial eastern regions, leading to some of the most intense combat witnessed since Moscow's aggression began in February 2022. Trump has been vocal about his discontent with America's current…

September Marks Numerous Unresolved Journalist Killings Ahmed Mohamed Shakur, an SNTV journalist and cameraman, lost his life in a bomb explosion on September 30, 2022, in Basra town near Mogadishu. | PHOTO/ Courtesy/SJS. The International Press Institute (IPI) persistently demands Somali authorities step up against impunity for crimes against journalists. The state of press freedom in Somalia is distressingly precarious, with scribes being subjects of both harassment and threats from the government and the militant group…

As daily marks the sixtieth anniversary of African independence, RFI brings again the musical environment of the time. On 28 November 1960, Mauritania left the French Neighborhood. On the radio, a track glorifies this historic second: Yaa Mauritani mbareck listighlal ("Could God bless Mauritania's independence" in French).…