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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.

Did Trump admin just bring DRC and Rwanda closer to peace?
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Did Trump admin just bring DRC and Rwanda closer to peace?

Reports today suggest both sides — on deadline — submitted drafts for preliminary peace accord

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Africa

Trump tasks first time envoy with the most complex Africa conflict

Massad Boulos will have to navigate a volatile crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo