Trump's policies will cause rise in terrorism in Africa
The continent will fare especially badly, though Western states will also be rocked by waves of displaced people
06 July 2025 - 00:00
US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs decisions and development aid cuts will marginalise Africa, leading to economic collapse, rising hunger and mass uprisings on the continent. The upshot will be a surge in coups d’état, an escalation in existing conflicts, and a marked decline in democracy. ..
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