Trump and Musk Bring Vast Aid Machinery to a Halt in Africa

Trump and Musk Bring Vast Aid Machinery to a Halt in Africa

For decades, sub-Saharan Africa was a singular focus of American foreign aid. The continent received over $8 billion a year, money that was used to feed starving children, supply lifesaving drugs and provide wartime humanitarian assistance. In a few short weeks, President Trump and the South African-born billionaire Elon Musk …

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Sudan’s Military Has Used Chemical Weapons Twice, U.S. Officials Say

Sudan’s Military Has Used Chemical Weapons Twice, U.S. Officials Say

Sudan’s military has used chemical weapons on at least two occasions against the paramilitary group it is battling for control of the country, four senior United States officials said on Thursday. The weapons were deployed recently in remote areas of Sudan, and targeted members of the Rapid Support Forces paramilitaries …

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Egypt Sees Its Refugees as a Scapegoat and an Opportunity

Egypt Sees Its Refugees as a Scapegoat and an Opportunity

In easier times for Egypt’s refugees, Azza Mostafa, a pro-government TV anchor, had nothing but generous words for the many thousands of Syrians who had built new lives in Egypt after their own country imploded into civil war in 2011. “I’d like to say to our Syrian families and our …

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