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Why US politics still matters to Africans

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What happened: New global reaction after the US midterm shake-up has revived talk about visas, business confidence and America’s role in the world. This matters to Africans at home and abroad. Write about: - what changed after the midterms - why visa and business worries came up - how Africans may feel the effect Where to check: AP. Photo: US election boards, embassy exterior or airport travel queue. Tip: Keep the angle on Africans, not US party drama. Start from: https://apnews.com/article/4b5932abf54c5f6dc70b1f8f2d1c5d07