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Paul Biya
Africa

How an aging despot's grip on power could unravel Central Africa

Cameroon’s 92-year-old president is running again — and the cost could be political unrest at home and regional insecurity abroad

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.

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QiOSK

BRICS takes aim at Israel as it wades into geopolitical conflicts

Trump threatens members with 10% additional tariffs as Rio summit kicks off with its biggest convocation yet

mali
Africa

Post-coup juntas across the Sahel face serious crises

As jihadist violence spreads in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, Western influence wanes, and democracy fades into memory