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Kamala Harris Looks to Deepen Relations With Africa Amid China’s Influence

New York Times In a weeklong trip to Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia, the vice president will face a balancing act as she tries to foster a collaborative U.S. relationship. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/27/world/africa/kamala-harris-visit.html

Paul Rusesabagina, ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Dissident, Lands in Qatar

New York Times His release ended more than two and a half years of captivity, during which he was tried on terrorism charges and sentenced to 25 years in prison. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/27/world/africa/paul-rusesabagina-rwanda-qatar.html

Paul Rusesabagina, ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero, Freed From Prison

New York Times Paul Rusesabagina, a critic of Rwanda’s president, was tricked into entering the country, then sentenced to 25 years after what his supporters called a show trial. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/25/world/africa/paul-rusesabagina-rwanda.html

‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero, Paul Rusesabagina, to Be Released From Prison

New York Times Paul Rusesabagina, whose story inspired a Hollywood movie, was kidnapped by the Rwandan government and jailed. In a deal brokered by the U.S., he is to be set free. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/24/world/africa/rwanda-paul-rusesabagina-release.html

West African Commandos Train to Battle Terrorists by Land and Sea

New York Times As terrorists move south through the Sahel, the Pentagon’s annual Flintlock exercise reinforced the rule of law in a region roiled by coups. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/23/us/terrorism-africa-commandos-flintlock.html

Uganda Passes Strict Anti-Gay Bill That Imposes Death Penalty for Some

New York Times The legislation, which now goes to the president, also calls for life in prison for anyone engaging in gay sex. Policies to stifle L.G.B.T.Q. rights have been on the rise in several African nations. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/22/world/africa/uganda-lgtbq-anti-gay-law.html

Reuters exclusively reports that India resists calls for more air access in the drive to be a global aviation force

Reuters Reuters exclusively uncovered that India is resisting pressure from foreign airlines to increase traffic rights, while encouraging domestic carriers to venture into long-haul flights. Additionally, Reuters reported on tensions brewing among foreign airlines prompted by Air India’s dramatic expansion. The post Reuters exclusively reports that India resists calls for more air access in the…

American Held Hostage in Africa Is Freed

New York Times Jeffery Woodke, an aid worker abducted in Niger by militants, was released after more than six years in captivity. A second hostage was also released: Olivier Dubois, a French journalist who disappeared in April 2021. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/20/us/politics/hostage-jeffery-woodke-freed.html

First Official Estimate of Somalia’s Drought Shows 43,000 Dead

New York Times At least half of the deaths were children under the age of 5, according to the report by health researchers, the United Nations and the Somali government. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/20/world/africa/somalia-drought-death-famine.html

Nissan’s electric comeback stalled by Ariya production woes

Reuters Reuters exclusively revealed that Nissan Motor Co’s (7201.T) new Ariya electric vehicle has been hampered by problems at its high-tech production line, slowing delivery of a car designed to put the automaker on the road to a comeback. The post Nissan’s electric comeback stalled by Ariya production woes appeared first on Reuters News Agency.…