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UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years

The UN's peacekeeping mission in the disputed territory of Western Sahara ceased operations after the Security Council failed to renew its mandate amid a US-Russia standoff. The territory is claimed by both Morocco and the Polisario Front.

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US to remove South Africa and Rwanda from AGOA trade program

President Trump notified Congress that South Africa and Rwanda will be cut from the AGOA duty-free trade program for not meeting its criteria, including on trade barriers. South African exporters stand to lose duty-free access worth $1.7bn a year.