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Dan M. Ford

Ethiopia
Africa

Reignited violence in Ethiopia threatens to engulf the entire region

A tangled web of alliances, mixed with intense domestic conflicts in surrounding countries, will make it difficult to contain another civil war.

Somaliland coastal city of Berbera
Africa

In Red Sea crisis, Somaliland seizes leverage for US recognition

The North African country has grasped an opening, sending President Irro to Washington last week to make the case

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