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Nigeria has ‘enough problems’ and can’t take deportees from US, minister says
Capital FM Kenya
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July 11, 2025
Nigeria’s foreign minister says the country will not bow to pressure from the Trump administration to accept Venezuelan deportees from the US, following visa curbs and threats of tariff hikes. Yusuf Tuggar told privately-owned Channels TV that...
After Trump’s remarks to Liberian president, Nigerian official excited Tinubu wasn’t invited
Premium Times
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July 11, 2025
A Nigerian official, Rachel Kufre Nse, has expressed joy that US President Donald Trump did not invite President Bola Tinubu to the White House like other African presidents invited by Mr Trump. Ms Nse, a member of Nigeria’s North Central...
Countdown to CHAN 2024: East Africa gears up for historic joint hosting
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 15, 2025
With just 25 days remaining until kick-off, final preparations are in full swing for the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania from August 2 to 30. This 8th edition of...
Watch: Trump praises English-speaking country's president on his 'good English'
RNZ
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July 10, 2025
By Mitchell McCluskey and Larry Madowo, CNN US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his strong grasp of the English language, but the African leader was educated in Liberia, where English is the official language. As...
Trump asks Liberian president where he learnt English – it’s Liberia’s official language
Pink News
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July 10, 2025
Donald Trump met with African leaders at the White House (Win McNamee/Getty Images) President Donald Trump praised his Liberian counterpart for his “beautiful English”, during a meeting at the White House on Wednesday (9 July) – seemingly, and...
Outrage with Trump after praising the president of Liberia for his “good English”...the official language of the African country
Metro World News
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July 10, 2025
Donald Trump caused an awkward moment on Wednesday during a meeting in Washington with the presidents of Liberia, Senegal, Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, and Gabon, by publicly praising Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s “good English,” apparently...
Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing a ‘witch hunt’ trial against the country’s former president
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50% on Wednesday for its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, showing that personal grudges rather than simple economics are a driving force in the U.S....
Jasmine Crockett accuses Trump of being ‘racist’ toward Liberian president
The Gazette - Colorado
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) mocked President Donald Trump for asking Liberian President Joseph Boakai where he learned English. Boakai joined the presidents of Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, and Gabon in a Wednesday meeting at the White...
Jasmine Crockett Accuses President Trump of Being ‘Racist’ Toward Liberian President
Breitbart
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July 10, 2025
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) got swift criticism when she tried to accuse President Donald Trump of being “racist” and “embarrassing” during his meeting with African leaders at the White House on Wednesday. In her social media post, Crockett...
Family Ties: Siblings strengthen readiness, relationships during African Lion 2025
US Army
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July 14, 2025
Back to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) DODJI, Senegal — For many service members, participating in an international military exercise can feel like joining a larger, multinational family. For U.S. Army Maj. Carolyn...
Africans accuse Trump of chasing minerals and mocking their presidents
Modern Ghana
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People across Africa have hit out at this week's high-profile summit between Donald Trump and five African leaders, saying the US president showed little respect during a White House lunch and is only chasing the continent's minerals. Five heads...
Trump praises Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his English, Liberia’s official language
Radio Habana Cuba
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July 10, 2025
Trump knows nothing about Africa... or anywhere else in the world Washington, July 10 (RHC)-- U.S. President Donald Trump met with leaders of five African nations he said were likely to be spared by tariffs: Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia,...
Liberian president impresses Trump with good English
Tuscaloosa Times - Alabama
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Joseph Boakai was one of five African leaders hosted at the White House for talks on Wednesday United States President Donald Trump has intensely praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command of the English language, after the latter...
Trump Humiliates Liberian, Mauritanian Leaders at White House Meeting
Morocco World News
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July 10, 2025
Rabat — US President Donald Trump has once again made headlines for making controversial remarks that sparked criticism online, with what many described as “racist” comments on Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English. English. While hosting...
Will Mauritania join the Abraham Accords with Israel?
The New Arab
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July 10, 2025
President Ghazouani is in Washington to attend a scaled-down US-Africa summit alongside leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia and Senegal. [Getty] Mauritania's ambassador to the United States has denied reports that President Mohamed Ould...
Brazilian President Lula threatens to suspend economic deals over Trump’s 50% tariffs
WLRN - Florida
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50% on Wednesday for its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, showing that personal grudges rather than simple economics are a driving force in the U.S....
Trump asks Liberian president where he learnt English, despite it being Liberia’s official language
Business Insider Africa
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July 10, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump raised eyebrows on Wednesday after complimenting Liberian President Joseph Boakai on his English, despite English being Liberia’s official language. The remark came during a White House meeting with five African heads...
Donald Trump shocked that president of English-speaking country speaks “such good English”
LGBTQ Nation - California
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July 10, 2025
Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for speaking “such good English,” despite Liberia’s sole official language being English and its own history as a U.S. colony in the early 19th century. Boakai was one of several African...
Trump’s ‘condescending’ praise of Liberian president’s English skills criticised
Irish Examiner
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July 10, 2025
There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after US President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President Joseph Boakai.“Such good English,” Mr Trump said to Mr Boakai, with visible surprise. “Such beautiful English.” Where did...
Trump praises Liberian President's 'good English,' draws criticism from across Africa
Sacramento Sun - California
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Washington DC [US], July 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump drew criticism after praising Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command of the English language, during a White House meeting with five African leaders, CNN reported. The remark,...