AES Seeks Russia’s Support for Monetary Sovereignty

The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has emphasized the importance of achieving monetary sovereignty. In an interview with a Russian media outlet during a visit by foreign ministers to Russia, Nigerien Foreign Minister Bakary Yaou Sangaré highlighted the significance of currency as a key element of sovereignty. He stated that the region could no longer…

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U.S. starts collecting Trump’s new 10% tariff

U.S. customs agents began collecting President Donald Trump’s unilateral 10% tariff on all imports from many countries on Saturday, with higher levies on goods from 57 larger trading partners due to start next week. The initial 10% “baseline” tariff paid by U.S. importers took effect at U.S. seaports, airports and customs warehouses at 12:01 a.m….

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