From: Counting the Cost
Can Africa choose economic partners on its own terms?
Africa’s minerals and young workforce are attracting global interest as China, the US and Europe compete for influence.
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Urgent debt relief demanded for Africa amid public sector crisis
Many African nations now spend more servicing external debt than funding healthcare and education.
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Fifth French PM quits in three years: Can Macron survive, and what’s next?
An embattled President Macron is facing increasing calls to announce snap elections or even to step down.
White House threatens mass layoffs amid deepening US government shutdown
US President Donald Trump blames Democrats for looming federal layoffs as shutdown enters fifth day.
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Supreme Court temporarily blocks Fed Governor Cook firing
High court to hear arguments in January on whether Cook will lose her job but says she may stay in her post until then.
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Can Trump save Argentina’s crisis-stricken economy as he hopes?
The US is planning to extend a $20 billion loan to Argentina in support to President Javier Milei.
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Trump asks Supreme Court to let him fire Fed governor Cook
Lisa Cook took part in this week’s Fed policy meeting in which the central bank cut interest rates by 0.25%.
From: Counting the Cost
Fed rate cuts: Saving American jobs or stoking inflation?
US Federal Reserve reduces interest rates and signals more cuts ahead as the labour market slows.
Published On 18 Sep 2025
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France’s big protest: Who’s on strike, why and what’s next?
The strike action and nationwide protests follow the Block Everything demonstrations earlier in September.
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US Treasury Sec Bessent accused of contradictory mortgage pledges: Report
The Bloomberg News report comes as the White House pushes to fire fed governor Lisa Cook for a similar reason.
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From: The Stream
Are weddings a financial nightmare?
Today on The Stream: Weddings used to be about the couple; now they’re about the content.
Published On 14 Sep 2025