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Macron begins East Africa tour as French influence wanes across continent

French President Emmanuel Macron stages an East Africa tour amid a push to revitalize France's dying influece in the region.

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SUDAN

UN investigators: ‘Hallmarks of genocide’ found in Sudan’s El Fasher

A UN fact-finding mission says militants from the so-called Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carried out ethnically targeted killings, widespread sexual violence and enforced disappearances during their late-October takeover of El Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur region.

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NORTH AFRICA

Son of former Libyan ruler Gaddafi killed in ‘home attack’: Aides

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of former Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi, is killed in Libya, according to his political team and local media.

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Mali, Burkina Faso impose reciprocal travel bans on US citizens

Mali and Burkina Faso announce reciprocal travel bans on American citizens in response to a similar measure imposed by the United States.

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PALESTINE

Somalia officially demands Israel reverse recognition of Somaliland

Somalia formally demands that the Israeli regime rescind its recognition of Somaliland, with Mogadishu describing the move as an unlawful violation.

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SUDAN

UN renews ceasefire call as over 200 civilians killed in RSF ethnic attacks in Sudan’s Darfur

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan amid escalating violence in Darfur and reports of ethnically motivated mass killings by the RSF in the war-torn region.

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FOREIGN POLICY

Trump’s travel ban 2.0: Sweeping racism and Islamophobia masquerading as security

Trump has expanded the US travel ban from 19 to 39 countries, targeting African, Muslim and Palestinian travelers, barring millions, separating families, and drawing condemnation.

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