President Biden hosts Kenyan President Ruto at the White House to discuss Kenya’s troop deployment to Haiti, highlighting deepening US-Kenya relations and global cooperation.
Politics
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The DRC’s parliament elects Jean-Marc Kabund as the new speaker, aiming to restore stability after a recent coup attempt and ongoing political tensions.
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The ANC faces declining support ahead of South Africa’s 2024 elections due to corruption and economic challenges, raising concerns about its future majority.
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Amid a backdrop of arrests and global criticism, hundreds rallied in Tunis, expressing staunch support for President Kais Saied and decrying foreign interference.
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Gunfire erupted in Kinshasa as security forces clashed with protesters demanding better governance and economic relief in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Ugandan security forces have captured a bomb expert from the IS-linked ADF rebel group, a significant victory in the fight against terrorism.
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Mahamat Idriss Deby is confirmed as Chad’s president, winning 61% amid disputes and challenges from opposition, signaling continued familial rule and stirring regional attention.
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Kenya hosts peace talks to resolve South Sudan’s conflict, focusing on power-sharing, security, and humanitarian issues, with hopes for a lasting resolution.
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Senegal PM Amadou Ba criticizes French military bases, calling for more local investment and security autonomy in West Africa.
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The Tunisian Bar Association has accused law enforcement of torturing a detained lawyer, raising concerns about human rights violations and the need for accountability.