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IKEA customers sue for share of Trump tariff refunds
IKEA customers in the U.S. have sued the budget furniture retailer in a proposed class action seeking refunds for the higher prices the Swedish company charged before the U.S. Supreme Court struck down import tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
Africa Governance Centre strengthens ties with Latin America at COPPPAL plenary in Mexico City
The Africa Governance Centre (AGC) has participated in the XLIII José “Lito” Jara Plenary Meeting of the Permanent Conference of Political Parties of Latin America and the Caribbean (COPPPAL) in Mexico City, marking a step forward in efforts to deepen democratic governance cooperation between Africa and Latin America....
Oil steadies as uncertainty over US-Iran talks keeps markets on edge
Oil prices held on to most of the previous session's sharp gains in early trade on Tuesday on uncertainty over the status of ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport in Kenya
Thousands of Kenyan commuters have been stranded, and businesses have been paralysed as public transport operators went on a nationwide strike to protest against recent increases in the cost of fuel.
Oil jumps 4% as new military strikes threaten Hormuz shipments
Oil prices surged over 4% on Monday as energy shipments via the Strait of Hormuz remained under threat, with the U.S. and Iran announcing renewed military strikes.
Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 massacre
Norway has opened a new memorial for the 77 victims of the country's deadliest terror attack in peacetime, days before its 15th anniversary.
Ghana summons South African envoy over reported xenophobic attacks
Government has summoned the Acting High Commissioner of the South African High Commission in Ghana, Mr. Thando Dthamba, over recent reports of xenophobic incidents involving foreign nationals in South Africa.
Cuba accuses US of building ‘fraudulent case’ for military action
Cuba's foreign minister has accused the US of building a "fraudulent case" for military intervention, following a report that it had acquired attack drones capable of targeting Florida.
Trump inserts himself into the centre of America’s 250th birthday celebrations
As a growing list of musical acts announced they were dropping out of, or had never agreed to participate in, a series of concerts celebrating the 250th anniversary of America's independence, Donald Trump said that he didn't need them anyway.
Trump considers pulling Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination as senators hold out
US President Donald Trump says he is considering withdrawing Todd Blanche's nomination to be attorney general, as his confirmation appears to be stalled in the Senate.
Oil falls for a third straight day after US, Iran talks conclude in Doha
Oil prices dropped about 1% on Thursday, down for a third consecutive day, after Qatar said Iran and the U.S. had made progress in indirect talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz
Hundreds of migrants enter Spain’s Ceuta enclave as authorities warn of humanitarian crisis
Hundreds of migrants have entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco over the past week,the territory's leader has said.