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Dan M. Ford

President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks at a press conference
Africa

This Trump-approved trade deal is no tariff, in fact, it's duty free

At the president's request, Congress extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act through 2028. Now comes the hard part.

President Donald Trump greets President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the Oval Office.
Africa

DRC president claims Trump deal requires he seize another term

The White House must make clear that its minerals deal has nothing to do with whether Felix Tshisekedi stays in office

The new US push for peace in Libya is — surprise — about the oil
Africa

The new US push for peace in Libya is — surprise — about the oil

Trump envoy Massad Boulos is pushing for a Solomon's solution that would offer little upside for the country's citizens

HIV/AIDS support is latest casualty in Trump's 'white genocide' beef
Africa

HIV/AIDS support is latest casualty in Trump's 'white genocide' beef

The 23-year-old PEPFAR program is now winding down for South Africa, affecting some 7.8 million people.

Nairobi diesel protests kenya
Africa

Dying in Diesel protests: Africa slammed by Iran war energy crisis

Many governments on the continent set fuel prices. That's become a problem when leaders can no longer subsidize to keep costs low.