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Africa News Tonight: Chad Opposition Says Deby Broke Election Rule, Groups Seek Visas for DRC Refugees, Russian Force Expands in Africa - April 11, 2024 Africa News Tonight - VOA Africa
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Opposition candidates are accusing Chad’s military ruler General Mahamat Idriss Deby of flouting election rules and launching his campaign before the official starting date on Sunday. More than 150 organizations delivered a letter to President Joe Biden and top cabinet officials, urging approval of an initial, 18-month Temporary Protected Status, and Special Student Relief designation for citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo. As Russia aims to expand its influence in Africa, it plans to create an expeditionary force of 20,000 mercenaries, but one expert says the war in Ukraine might delay that goal.
Opposition candidates are accusing Chad’s military ruler General Mahamat Idriss Deby of flouting election rules and launching his campaign before the official starting date on Sunday. More than 150 organizations delivered a letter to President Joe Biden and top cabinet officials, urging approval of an initial, 18-month Temporary Protected Status, and Special Student Relief designation for citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo. As Russia aims to expand its influence in Africa, it plans to create an expeditionary force of 20,000 mercenaries, but one expert says the war in Ukraine might delay that goal.
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