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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.

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

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

Trump’s U-Turn on Ukraine Was a Surprise, Zelensky Says

September 23, 2025Pranav Baskar

In a Sudden Shift, Trump Says Ukraine Can Win the War With Russia

September 23, 2025DAVID E. SANGER

The Security Council warns of deteriorating conditions from the war in Gaza.

September 23, 2025Farnaz Fassihi

Trump Lectures the World at the U.N.

September 23, 2025Parin Behrooz

U.S. Deportee Sent to Africa Is Repatriated by Jamaica

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025John Eligon

Supreme Leader Says Iran Has No Plans for Nuclear Weapon

September 23, 2025Erika Solomon

Fact-Checking Trump’s Speech at the U.N. General Assembly

September 23, 2025LINDA QIU

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Leaving International Criminal Court

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025Ruth Maclean and Saikou Jammeh

At U.N., Trump Says Green Energy Is a Scam and Attacks Climate Science

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025Somini Sengupta and Lisa Friedman

Israel, citing Rosh Hashana, said it wouldn’t attend a U.N. Security Council meeting on Gaza.

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025Pranav Baskar
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