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Dan M. Ford

Sudan
Africa

Sudan civil war takes dark turn as RSF launches 'parallel government'

Meanwhile US cancels peace talks, reflecting yet another intractable conflict on the administration's plate

Trump is blasting away at Somalia with zero effect
Africa

Trump is blasting away at Somalia with zero effect

The US is bombing while a number of countries with their own interests are engaging in counterterrorism on the ground. It isn't working.

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QiOSK

On a roll: Trump to host 5 African leaders this week

Critics would say this active interest in the continent is purely transactional. But to get to deals, there must be peace.

Could Trump's Congo-Rwanda mineral deals actually save lives?
Africa

Could Trump's Congo-Rwanda mineral deals actually save lives?

The admin is signing peace and economic pacts today with countries that should be bursting with investment, not swimming in blood.

Trump and Ramaphosa: Awkward meeting could have upsides
Africa

Trump and Ramaphosa: Awkward meeting could have upsides

From Afrikaner refugees and Israel to pending tariffs, the South African president hopes to ease tensions and get his own deals.