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Trump's 'commercial diplomacy' runs into violent reality
Africa

Trump's 'commercial diplomacy' runs into violent reality

In Congo and Venezuela, decades-long local conflicts threaten US plans to deepen economic engagement

Congo DRC M23
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.

Congo Rwanda peace
Africa

US companies rush into Congo before ink is dry on peace deal

If pact between DRC and Rwanda is all about a resource grab for Washington, it will fail. Someone needs to do the hard work of diplomacy.

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.

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

Donald Trump Massad Boulos
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