#Trump – Africa Hotspot

“Can’t Be Seized By A Tweet”: Iran On Trump’s ‘Will Soon Declare Hormuz US Territory’ Remark

africaho1 day ago04 mins

New Delhi:Tehran on Saturday said the Strait of Hormuz “has been Iranian, is Iranian, and will remain Iranian”, an assertion that came after President Donald Trump said the United States would “soon” declare the key energy waterway part of US territory.Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stressed that the strait — Tehran effectively closed at the start of the Middle East war, will “only be closed and opened under Iran’s command”.

TRUMP AND POPE ‘FIGHT’ IN VIRAL CARTOON: ED AND RAMAPHOSA LOOK ON

africaho4 months ago03 mins

Social media has been set abuzz following the emergence of a highly controversial cartoon that has left many Zimbabweans and the global community in stitches, while others express deep concern.

Trump Signals Shift in Iran Conflict: Claims “Serious Discussions” with New Regime

africaho5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

President Donald J. Trump has signaled a potential turning point in the ongoing military conflict with Iran, claiming that the United States is now engaged in “serious discussions” with a “new, and more reasonable” leadership in Tehran

The Global Chessboard: Trump’s Nigeria Policy Amidst the Iran Conflict

africaho5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

The current focal point of global tension is Operation Epic Fury, a massive U.S.-Israeli campaign launched on March 1, 2026, aimed at neutralizing Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure. However, this high-intensity war in the Middle East has not detracted from the administration’s unconventional and assertive policy toward Nigeria.

$1.3 Trillion Savings or Climate Disaster? Trump Ends Federal Vehicle Emission Standards

africaho6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

In what is being hailed as the “single largest deregulatory action in U.S. history,” the Trump administration officially revoked the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding on February 12, 2026. This move, announced by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin alongside President Donald Trump, effectively dismantles the legal and scientific foundation that has underpinned federal climate regulations for nearly 17 years

Fed Under Pressure as Trump Sparks Currency War Ahead of Critical Policy Decision

africaho7 months ago04 mins

NEW YORK – The U.S. dollar faced a brutal “crisis of confidence” on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, plunging to its lowest level in nearly four years. The latest downward spiral was triggered by President Donald Trump, who stunned financial markets by brushing off the currency’s recent weakness, effectively giving global traders a “green light” to continue dumping the greenback.

Asian Stocks Hit Record Highs as Tech Giants Power Through Trump’s Korea Tariff Shock

africaho7 months ago04 mins

Asian equity markets surged to historic levels on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, as investor enthusiasm for the global artificial intelligence boom and robust corporate earnings successfully neutralized a sudden trade-policy shock from Washington.

The “Donroe” Doctrine: Why Greenland Is the New Frontier for the Monroe Doctrine

africaho7 months ago04 mins

By Tendai Keith Guvamombe

The revival of the Monroe Doctrine under the 47th presidency of Donald Trump represents a seismic shift in American foreign policy, moving from global liberal internationalism toward a “hemispheric-first” strategy.

At the center of this 2026 geopolitical realignment is the renewed and aggressive pursuit of Greenland. By reframing the 1823 doctrine—which originally warned European powers to stay out of the Western Hemisphere—President Trump has asserted a modern “Trump Corollary.”

Monroe Doctrine Under Revival: Why Trump is Demanding a Total Break of Venezuela from China and Iran

africaho7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

In a bold reassertion of 19th-century geopolitical strategy, US President Donald Trump has officially revived the Monroe Doctrine, declaring the Western Hemisphere an exclusive sphere of American influence.

This strategic pivot, recently formalized in the latest US National Security Strategy, signals a sharp escalation in tensions as Washington moves to dismantle the growing presence of China, Russia, and Iran in the region.

Shockwaves at the UN: U.S. Officially Quits 66 Groups Including UN Women and Habitat

africaho7 months ago04 mins

In a historic move that has sent shockwaves through global capitals, President Donald Trump has officially signed a sweeping presidential memorandum to withdraw the United States from 66 international organizations and treaties.