Africa
No, Trump did not 'end' the war in the Congo. It's as bloody as ever.
The president boasted this week that he personally brought peace to eight global conflicts. This wasn't one of them.
October 17, 2025
The president boasted this week that he personally brought peace to eight global conflicts. This wasn't one of them.
The Russians are the only external forces left trying to keep the al-Qaeda linked JNIM militants at bay and it's looking grim
The president wants to renew the popular AGOA act for one year, sparking new confidence in his commitment to the continent
Meanwhile US cancels peace talks, reflecting yet another intractable conflict on the administration's plate
The US is bombing while a number of countries with their own interests are engaging in counterterrorism on the ground. It isn't working.