Trump is reportedly preparing to exclude carmakers from tariffs on car parts, steel, and aluminum, easing trade tensions for the industry.
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French President Macron visits Madagascar, marking the first French leadership trip in 20 years, focusing on economic ties and historical disputes.
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Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas called on Hamas to release all hostages in Gaza, warning that their detention gives Israel justification for continued attacks. His statement came as Israeli airstrikes killed at least 25 people across the besieged enclave, with rescue teams recovering charred bodies from the rubble. Abbas, speaking in Ramallah, denounced Hamas for holding hostages and said the Palestinian people, not Israel, are paying the ultimate price for the group’s actions. “You sons of dogs, hand over what you have and get us out of this,” Abbas said, using a harsh Arabic epithet aimed at Hamas. Hamas official Bassem Naim condemned the remarks as “insulting,” accusing Abbas of deflecting blame from Israel’s military aggression in Gaza. The Israeli offensive resumed on March 18, ending a temporary ceasefire that had allowed for the release of 33 hostages in exchange for about 1,800 Palestinian prisoners. Talks on a renewed truce remain stalled, although a Hamas delegation has arrived in Cairo for discussions with Egyptian and Qatari mediators. Meanwhile, Germany, France, and Britain jointly called on Israel to lift its blockade on humanitarian aid to Gaza, warning of catastrophic civilian suffering. The deep rift between Abbas’s Fatah movement and Hamas continues to fracture Palestinian leadership, complicating efforts for unity and peace. For nearly two decades, the factions have traded accusations—Fatah blaming Hamas for internal division, and Hamas accusing the Palestinian Authority of collusion with Israel.
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With just six months before Ivory Coast heads to the polls, major opposition leaders have been barred from running, igniting political tension. Among the excluded is Tidjane Thiam, the 62-year-old head of the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast (PDCI), who recently renounced his French citizenship to qualify. A court ruling on Tuesday declared Thiam had forfeited his Ivorian nationality upon acquiring French citizenship in 1987—an irreversible verdict. Thiam, a former international banker absent from the political scene for decades, insists he remains the sole candidate for his party. “This ordeal will either make him back down, or harden his political armour,” said political analyst Ousmane Zina of the University of Bouaké. PDCI officials have called for nationwide demonstrations Thursday, seen as a critical test of Thiam’s grassroots strength and political relevance. Legal expert Geoffroy Kouao said the party could seek a revision of the electoral list but warned that it “isn’t going to be easy.” Thiam’s exclusion follows a pattern: other prominent opposition figures have also been sidelined, including former president Laurent Gbagbo. Gbagbo, 79, was removed from the race due to a 20-year prison sentence related to the deadly post-election crisis of 2010–2011. Once-powerful figures like Charles Blé Goudé and ex-premier Guillaume Soro remain in exile, also disqualified by court rulings. Analysts say the opposition may struggle to unite under a single banner, weakening its ability to challenge the ruling RHDP party.
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Migrants in Djibouti without legal status are being told to exit by April as the country addresses rising concerns over safety and public health.
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South Sudan’s opposition claims government attacked their base near Juba as the fragile peace deal continues to unravel.
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Kenyan police found two bodies and rescued 57 people from a church in Migori County in a case that echoes a deadly cult tragedy.
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Tidjane Thiam has been removed from the Ivorian voter roll after a court found he held French citizenship during his registration.
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Iran has delayed a technical nuclear meeting with the US to Saturday as part of ongoing indirect negotiations mediated by Oman.
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US Treasury chief Scott Bessent calls the trade war with China unsustainable and signals that easing tensions may be necessary for economic stability.
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