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Mpox Surges in Sierra Leone

West African nations are struggling to track and treat infections, and experts warn the outbreak is rapidly spreading, while the United States is cutting global vaccination efforts.

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Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone.

Africans See Trump’s New Travel Ban as ‘A Big Slap in the Face’

Seven of the 12 countries on President Trump’s new list are on the continent, where some said the policy was discriminatory and would unfairly affect their future.

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In Khartoum, the war-torn capital of Sudan, in March.

Seven African Countries Are on Trump’s Travel Ban List. Why?

Not much links the nations.

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President Trump announced a travel ban on Wednesday, primarily targeting countries in Africa and the Middle East.

Trump’s Domestic Policy Bill Could Hurt Global Poor, Especially Africa

After slashing foreign assistance and introducing steep tariffs, the Trump administration is proposing a new tax on remittances. African nations would be among the hardest hit.

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Processing payments in Jos, Nigeria.
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