Category: 2024-07-01
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa forms new coalition government
Local sources from South Africa: Financial Times, FRANCE 24 English. UK coverage: Financial Times. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the formation of a new cabinet following a breakthrough in coalition negotiations. The cabinet reshuffle comes after Ramaphosa’s African National Congress (ANC) secured a coalition agreement with several smaller…
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Wildfires Rage near Athens, Greece, Prompting Evacuations
Local sources from Greece: Слободен печат, Εφημερίδα Μακεδονία. UK coverage: Metro.co.uk. Wildfires are raging near Athens, Greece, as temperatures reached 38°C over the weekend. Firefighters are working against strong winds to contain the flames in the town of Keratea, southeast of the capital. Evacuations are taking place as the fire…
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Protests Erupt in Kenya as Gen Z Activists Mobilize Against Tax Increases
Local sources from Kenya: Al Jazeera English, FRANCE 24 English. UK coverage: The Telegraph. Protests have erupted in Kenya as Gen Z activists mobilize against tax increases imposed by the government. Unlike previous protests, this movement is targeting the entire political class rather than specific individuals. The middle class, who…
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Multiple Suicide Attacks Leave 18 Dead and Dozens Injured in Nigeria
Local sources from Nigeria: Al Jazeera English, The Guardian. UK coverage: The Guardian. A series of suicide attacks in north-east Nigeria has resulted in the deaths of at least 18 people and left 19 others seriously injured. The attacks targeted a wedding, a hospital, and a funeral in the town…
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Far-Right National Rally Party Makes Historic Gains in French Parliamentary Elections
Local sources from France: Le Figaro, Linternaute.com. UK coverage: The Guardian. In a surprising turn of events, the far-right National Rally (RN) party and its allies have achieved a significant victory in the first round of parliamentary elections in France. According to the interior ministry, the RN has secured 33%…
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