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Canada's tariffs take effect

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Canada's tariffs take effect Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on $27.6 billion in American products took effect on Tuesday, marking the latest escalation in an ongoing trade fight between the U.S. and its northern neighbor. © Ethan Cairns,...

Canada's tariffs take effect

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Understanding Witchcraft In Africa

By Godwin Sogolo This article is a slightly modified version of my contribution to the Toyin Falola Interviews, held on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Following the announcement of the event,

  • Witchcraft is pervasive and consequential in African life
  • Existence of witches remains metaphysical question
  • Focus should be on understanding concept, claims, and significance

World Democracy Forum 2026: Can Kenya’s dissent survive ahead of 2027 election?

As the world marks the International Day of Democracy on September 15, Kenya is confronting a question that will shape the country’s political climate ahead of the 2027 election: Can citizens…

  • Kenya grapples with dissent ahead of 2027 election, despite constitutional protections.
  • Blogger Albert Ojwang died in police custody in June 2025 after arrest for social media posts.
  • Police shootings and political violence raise concerns about democratic participation.

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