International
King Charles Pays Tribute To Late Namibian First President Sam Nujoma

King Charles Pays Tribute To Late Namibian First President Sam Nujoma
King Charles pays tribute to late Namibian first president Sam Nujoma. Britain’s King Charles III has honored the legacy of Namibia’s first president, Sam Nujoma, who passed away at the age of 95. He described Nujoma’s dedication to freedom and democracy as “inspirational” and acknowledged his significant impact on history.
Nujoma, who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as president for 15 years, died on Saturday, as announced by current Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba.
In a statement on Sunday, King Charles expressed his deep sorrow, saying, “My wife and I were profoundly saddened to learn of the passing of former President Sam Nujoma today. His leadership in the struggle for independence and his years of service as Namibia’s founding president were truly remarkable.”
Recalling Namibia’s role in the Commonwealth, Charles reflected on Queen Elizabeth II’s 1991 visit to the country, hosted by Nujoma, and praised his unwavering commitment to democracy despite numerous challenges.
King Charles
“It is a testament to Dr. Nujoma’s legacy that Namibia remains a valued member of the Commonwealth, upholding the principles of peace and democracy that he tirelessly championed,” he added.
King Charles extended his condolences to the former First Lady, Kovambo Nujoma, the Nujoma family, and the people of Namibia, offering his “deepest sympathy and prayers” during this difficult time.
Economy
Tinubu Welcomes Brazilian Delegation For Bilateral Talks

Tinubu Welcomes Brazilian Delegation For Bilateral Talks
Tinubu welcomes Brazilian delegation for Bilateral talks. A Brazilian delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Viera visited Abuja to strengthen cooperation between Nigeria and Brazil.
The visit included delivering an official invitation from Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for President Bola Tinubu to visit Brazil soon.
Discussions focused on trade, investment, and cultural collaboration, with both nations signing agreements to enhance bilateral relations.
Viera praised Tinubu’s participation in the G-20 summit in Brazil last November and emphasized the need for deeper ties in culture, economics, and education.

Tinubu
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Tuggar, highlighted Brazil’s historic support, recalling its participation in Nigeria’s independence celebrations, underscoring the long-standing relationship between both countries.
Economy
Ghana Faces Heavy External Debt Payments, Finance Minister Reveals

Ghana Faces Heavy External Debt Payments, Finance Minister Reveals
Ghana faces heavy external debt payments, Finance minister reveals. Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has warned that the country faces significant external debt servicing costs over the next four years.
Speaking in his first budget presentation to parliament on Tuesday, Forson revealed that Ghana will need to pay $2.5 billion in 2027 and $2.4 billion in 2028, amounting to a total of $8.7 billion (10.9% of GDP) within the period.
He also noted that no financial buffers had been put in place to ease the burden.

Ghana Faces Heavy External Debt
Ghana is recovering from its worst economic crisis in decades, triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, rising global interest rates, and years of excessive borrowing.
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama, who assumed office in January, has pledged to revive the economy and create jobs while addressing challenges such as high living costs, an ongoing IMF bailout, and a sovereign debt default in the country’s cocoa and gold sectors.
Economy
President Trump Imposes New Tariffs On Canada, Declares Electricity National Emergency

President Trump Imposes New Tariffs On Canada, Declares Electricity National Emergency
President Trump imposes new tariffs on Canada, declares electricity national emergency. U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new tariff on Canadian imports, alongside plans to declare a national emergency on electricity in some parts of the United States.
Trump stated that he has directed the Secretary of Commerce to impose an additional 25% tariff, bringing the total to 50%, on all steel and aluminum imports from Canada.
The move follows Ontario’s decision to place a 25% tariff on electricity exports to the United States.
In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump confirmed that the new tariffs would take effect on March 12.
Additionally, he demanded that Canada immediately remove its tariffs of 250% to 390% on various U.S. dairy products, calling them “outrageous”.
He warned that if Canada does not drop its longstanding tariffs on American goods, he would increase tariffs on Canadian automobiles on April 2, a move he claimed could effectively shut down Canada’s auto manufacturing industry.
Trump further argued that Canada relies heavily on the U.S. for military protection, asserting that America is “subsidizing Canada by over $200 billion annually”.

President Trump
In a bold statement, he suggested that Canada should become the 51st U.S. state, which he claimed would eliminate tariffs, lower taxes for Canadians, enhance security, and strengthen both nations.
He concluded by stating that the U.S.-Canada border would no longer be an issue, and the Canadian national anthem, “O Canada,” would still be recognized—but as part of a “great and powerful state within the United States.”
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