By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Mali Actu
Donald Trump is linked to diplomatic efforts to develop a peace plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. The discussions reportedly include seeking Ukrainian concessions and exchanges between the parties, Mali Actu reports.
Donald Trump insulted Norway at a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to South African jurist Navi Pillay. The US president also complained that the Nobel Committee had not honoured him, La Nouvelle Tribune reports.
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US President Donald Trump hit back at Barack Obama after a jibe at the White House’s appearance, compared to a restaurant run by Saddam Hussein. Trump notably accused his predecessor of having been a bad president in remarks reported by Vanguard before an electoral rally.
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Donald Trump denounced as “rigged” the Brazilian presidential election won by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Flávio Bolsonaro says the courts have barred him from leaving Brazil, Le Monde reports.
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Donald Trump called Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, a “jihadist” and referred to the 11 September attacks at a rally. Political figures condemned the remarks as Islamophobic, while El-Sayed responded at a rally, MyJoyOnline reports.
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Syria suspends traffic at Nassib crossing with JordanSyrian authorities have closed the Nassib border crossing with Jordan, stopping passenger travel and trade in both directions. Damascus linked the move to Jordanian military operations in Deraa and said it was in contact with Amman to clarify their reasons, according to Reuters and Syrian authorities.The week in Africa
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