Donald Trump has appointed Massad Boulos, a Lebanese-born business magnate and his son-in-law’s father, as Senior Advisor for African Affairs, signaling a potentially significant shift in American engagement with the continent. The Department of State confirmed the appointment on Thursday, with
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Faith Omoboye is a foreign affairs correspondent with background in History and International relations. Her work focuses on African politics, diplomacy, and global governance.

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