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Author: John Eligon and Joao Silva

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How the Threat of Trump’s Highest Tariff Derailed an African Nation

August 1, 2025August 4, 2025John Eligon and Joao SilvaComments Off on How the Threat of Trump’s Highest Tariff Derailed an African Nation

The president backed off his call for a 50 percent tariff on Lesotho, imposing 15 percent instead. But in a country where most people live hand-to-mouth, the damage was already done.

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Biden Visits Angola to Promote Lobito Corridor and Counter China

December 2, 2024John Eligon and Joao SilvaComments Off on Biden Visits Angola to Promote Lobito Corridor and Counter China

When President Biden visits Angola on Monday, he will promote a rail project meant to show America’s commitment to the continent and to counter Chinese influence.

World

Biden Visits Angola to Promote Lobito Corridor and Counter China

December 2, 2024John Eligon and Joao SilvaComments Off on Biden Visits Angola to Promote Lobito Corridor and Counter China

When President Biden visits Angola on Monday, he will promote a rail project meant to show America’s commitment to the continent and to counter Chinese influence.

World

Angola, the U.S. and a Slavery Connection Few Talk About

December 1, 2024December 2, 2024John Eligon and Joao SilvaComments Off on Angola, the U.S. and a Slavery Connection Few Talk About

When President Biden visits the country this week, he is expected to highlight a largely overlooked bond between Angola and the United States that was born out of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

World

As a Son Risks His Life to Topple the King, His Father Guards the Throne

February 17, 2024February 17, 2024John Eligon and Joao SilvaComments Off on As a Son Risks His Life to Topple the King, His Father Guards the Throne

A student’s vow to overthrow one of Africa’s last ruling monarchs faces a roadblock: his own father, a soldier sworn to protect the throne.

World

This Building Was Deemed ‘Outright Inhumane.’ But They Say It’s Home.

December 4, 2023December 5, 2023John Eligon and Joao SilvaComments Off on This Building Was Deemed ‘Outright Inhumane.’ But They Say It’s Home.

Residents of a Johannesburg building know it is every bit as dangerous as one that burned in August, killing 77. But it’s a home, one they might not otherwise have, and a place to pursue their dreams and aspirations.

World

Botswana Supplies the World With Diamonds. It Wants More of the Profits.

June 29, 2023John Eligon and Joao SilvaComments Off on Botswana Supplies the World With Diamonds. It Wants More of the Profits.

Botswana, in southern Africa, has partnered with the London-based diamond giant De Beers for decades. Many in the country are pushing to get a better deal from the industry.

World

A Diamond Rush in South Africa, Born of Desperation and Distrust

July 4, 2021July 5, 2021John Eligon and Joao SilvaComments Off on A Diamond Rush in South Africa, Born of Desperation and Distrust

When rumors of a diamond find hit social media, thousands of jobless South Africans rushed to a sleepy village. The government’s claim that the discovery was actually quartz was met with suspicion.

Headlines

Xi’s Parade to Showcase China’s Military Might and Circle of Autocrats

September 1, 2025David Pierson and Berry Wang

Joe Bugner, 75, British Boxing Champ Who Slugged It Out With Ali, Dies

September 1, 2025Jeré Longman

Searching the Rubble After Afghanistan’s Deadly Earthquake

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025THE NEW YORK TIMES

An Earthquake Killed Hundreds in Afghanistan

September 1, 2025Daniel E. Slotnik

Putin Finds a Growing Embrace on the Global Stage

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025Paul Sonne

With Drones and I.E.D.s, Mexico’s Cartels Adopt Arms of Modern War

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025Paulina Villegas and Adriana Zehbrauskas

California’s High Potency Cannabis is Fueling a ‘Cali Weed’ Trend in the UK

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025Lizzie Dearden

Exxon and California Spar in Dueling Lawsuits Over Plastics

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025KAREN ZRAICK

Why the Graffiti Artist Fonki Finds Inspiration in Angkorian Sculpture

September 1, 2025Mike Ives and Cy Liu

Russia Suspected of Jamming GPS for E.U. Leader’s Plane, Officials Say

September 1, 2025Amelia Nierenberg
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