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Spotlight | Africa, United States
Pro-Trump lobbyists in disarray after Biden win

In New York on 7 November, citizens celebrate the victory of Democrat Joe Biden.
In New York on 7 November, citizens celebrate the victory of Democrat Joe Biden. © Wang Ying/MaxPPP/Newscom/MaxPPP
In an effort to work their way into the good books of the Trump administration, many African countries turned to ultra-Republican lobbyists with very close ties to the White House. Joe Biden's election has now put them in a delicate position. [...]
Published on 13.11.2020 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes
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Oil magnate Benedict Peters banks on lobbyist David Urban to win over Trump

The Nigerian Benedict Peters has retained the services of David Urban, a star lobbyist in Trump's Washington, in the hope of winning the favours of the current occupant of the White House. By cosying up to Trump on his favourite terrain - the trade war against Beijing - Peters is hoping that the president will help him to regain his influence in Nigeria, though he may find himself back at square one if Biden prevails in November.

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