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Donald Trump says he is willing to negotiate. He might be bluffing
Even as dissidents rally, rivalries may stymie their efforts
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John McDermott, our chief Africa correspondent, talks to Hakainde Hichilema
Samia Suluhu Hassan has caused Tanzania’s most dangerous crisis since independence
The government blames rebels, but such accidents are sadly common
Mourning at the death of a man indicted for crimes against humanity highlights L...
Iraqis still find it hard to forgive the Syrian leader’s jihadist past
The president himself may be among them
A feud between Saudi Arabia and the UAE will have far-reaching consequences
A new crop of health deals is unlikely to meet the needs of recipient countries
Donald Trump must soon choose whether to attack Iran or beat a humiliating retreat
Jihadists and bandits are advancing on the country’s big cities
Gaza’s putative technocrats are still languishing in Cairo
Before missiles were launched, the regime was making few concessions
Its flamboyant styles are gracing red carpets and going viral on TikTok