Trump plans to spare automakers from tariffs on select imports
Trump is reportedly preparing to exclude carmakers from tariffs on car parts, steel, and aluminum, easing trade tensions for the industry.
Djibouti gives final notice to migrants without legal status
Migrants in Djibouti without legal status are being told to exit by April as the country addresses rising concerns over safety and public health.
Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood, seizes assets and offices
Critics label the group as a terrorist organization and argue it poses a threat to the state.
Germany suspends Afghan refugee flights amid government transition
Currently, around 2,600 Afghan refugees approved for entry by Germany’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) are waiting in Pakistan for visas and flight arrangements
6.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Istanbul, no casualties reported
‘No reports of destruction have been received,’ says governor’s office
Opposition says S Sudan government targets base near Juba
South Sudan’s opposition claims government attacked their base near Juba as the fragile peace deal continues to unravel.
Kenyan police find two bodies in suspected cult church
Kenyan police found two bodies and rescued 57 people from a church in Migori County in a case that echoes a deadly cult tragedy.
Ivorian court blocks Thiam’s candidacy over dual citizenship
Tidjane Thiam has been removed from the Ivorian voter roll after a court found he held French citizenship during his registration.
Iran-US nuclear meeting moved to Saturday
Iran has delayed a technical nuclear meeting with the US to Saturday as part of ongoing indirect negotiations mediated by Oman.
US Treasury head warns tariffs on China are hitting a dead end
US Treasury chief Scott Bessent calls the trade war with China unsustainable and signals that easing tensions may be necessary for economic stability.
Ghana hosts ECOWAS anniversary as leaders reflect on unity
Ghana’s president calls the ECOWAS withdrawals by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger regrettable while stressing dialogue and regional unity.

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