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Washington excludes South Africa and Rwanda from US duty-free trade deal

South African and Rwandan exporters are weighing potential job losses and squeezed margins after Washington decided to exclude them from the AGOA program, the African Growth and Opportunity Act, ending the countries' duty-free access to the US market. Economists warned against "alarmist" reactions to the exclusion and argue the broader economic fallout will likely be limited.

Sudanese Arab refugees face hostility and distrust after fleeing to Chad

Thousands of Arab Sudanese who have arrived in Chad after fleeing fighting at home are facing mistrust and hostility from fellow Sudanese refugees. Fighters linked to the Rapid Support Forces, whose ranks are largely drawn from Sudan’s Arab communities, have been accused of repeatedly targeting civilians from other ethnic groups. FRANCE 24's Harold Girard reports.

DR Congo residents sue Chinese mining giant for widespread pollution

In Kolwezi, the mining capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, local residents are suing a huge Chinese mine and the government for environmental pollution. It will be one of the most important cases the country has seen. FRANCE 24's correspondent Emmet Livingstone reports.

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Four oil tankers destroyed in Hormuz after hitting mines, Tehran says

Four oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran claimed Wednesday, a day after US President Donald Trump said the United States had launched strikes on Iran. Discussions to end the war between Washington and Tehran via mediators have continued with little sign of diplomatic breakthrough.

'The mood got better and better as the night went on': Dems celebrate midterms victory

Wassim Cornet, France 24's correspondent in Los Angeles, was at a Democratic watch party as midterms results rolled in overnight. He recounts how initial apprehension gave way to celebrations as it became increasingly clear the Democrats were on course for victory. "The mood got better and better as the night went on", he says.

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Talarico says 'power belongs to the people' as Democrats win big in Texas

Democrat James Talarico flipped a US Senate seat in Texas on Tuesday, defeating Republican Ken Paxton to pull off the first statewide victory in more than 30 years and sending a jolt through a longtime GOP stronghold that President Donald Trump carried by double digits just two years ago. In another political earthquake for the southern border state, Democrat Gina Hinojosa unseated incumbent Texas Governor Greg Abbott. France 24's correspondent in Texas Andres Espinal has the latest.