Deported to Africa: An international investigation into Trump’s migrant policy

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As part of a consortium of 26 media outlets coordinated by Forbidden Stories, FRANCE 24 and RFI spent seven months investigating the secret deals struck between the administration of US President Donald Trump and several African countries.

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  • As part of a consortium of 26 media outlets coordinated by Forbidden Stories, FRANCE 24 and RFI spent seven months investigating the secret deals struck between the administration of US President Donald Trump and several African countries.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:20 UTC.

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