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Epstein Files Expose Ties to African Leaders and Business Deals

2/27/2026

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Releases from Jeffrey Epstein's files reveal connections to African leaders Jacob Zuma and Alassane Ouattara.
Epstein arranged meetings between Ouattara and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak on a surveillance project in Ivory Coast because costs prevented the deal.
The documents show Epstein's ties to Karim Wade, son of Senegal's former president, who participated in various business discussions, with no direct links to Epstein's criminal activities.

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Releases from Jeffrey Epstein's files reveal connections to African leaders Jacob Zuma and Alassane Ouattara.
Epstein arranged meetings between Ouattara and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak on a surveillance project in Ivory Coast because costs prevented the deal.
The documents show Epstein's ties to Karim Wade, son of Senegal's former president, who participated in various business discussions, with no direct links to Epstein's criminal activities.