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Today, we will look at U.S. economic trends, elections in the Americas, and other news spanning the globe.
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Africa
-Burkina Faso’s military-led government granted a mining license to Russian-owned Nordgold amid a global surge in gold prices. The move comes as Moscow seeks closer relations with the junta and its military counterparts in neighboring Mali and Niger.
On Monday, the government said it would nationalize more of the country’s foreign-owned mines.
-South Africa’s economic growth is expected to slow to 1.5% in 2025 due to U.S. tariffs, according to economists polled by Reuters.
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump imposed a 31% levy on all South African products entering the U.S. market before issuing a ninety-day pause.
-The Islamic State claimed responsibility for a deadly attack in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state.
Other Links:
Sudan activists blame notorious group for Omdurman attack in which at least 30 people killed - AP
Gabon secures backing for local debt reprofiling, new financing - Reuters
Ugandan leader meets Starlink to discuss entry to East African nation - Reuters
Landlocked Burkina, Mali, Niger back sea access through Morocco - Reuters
DRC: Belgian Foreign Minister meets Tshisekedi - Africa News
Americas and the Caribbean
-Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney proclaimed that his country would “never” yield to President Donald Trump as he and his ruling Liberal Party declared victory in federal elections held on Tuesday.
Carney assumed office in March after his predecessor, Justin Trudeau, stepped down.
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