WORLD IN BRIEF:South Africa secures $1.5bn World Bank loan, Trump hits Canada with 50% tariffs, Senegal backs Ex-president for UN top job and other stories

South Africa has obtained a $1.5 billion loan from the World Bank, while Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian imports. Additionally, the Senegalese government is supporting its former president for a high-ranking position within the United Nations. These international developments highlight significant financial and diplomatic shifts occurring across several global regions.