Elections
A delegation of 23 lawmakers and election experts from the Great Lakes Region has arrived in Tanzania to observe the country's General Election, urging all political actors and electoral authorities to safeguard peace, transparency, and integrity. The mission, led by former President of Burundi, Domitien Ndayizeye, aims to
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New York City is grappling with a severe housing crisis, with over 80,000 people sleeping in shelters each night and young families leaving due to unaffordability. To address this issue, three ballot propositions aim to streamline approval procedures for affordable housing. However, critics argue that these proposals could lead
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The Ivory Coast is set to hold its presidential election on October 25, with over 8.7 million voters expected to cast their ballots. The election features five candidates, including Jean-Louis Billon, Ahoua Don Mello, and Henriette Lagou Adjoua, all of whom have been running against outgoing President Alassane Ouattara.
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Former President Jacob Zuma has announced that he will meet with his lawyers to determine the next steps in response to the government's bid to recover over R28.9 million in unpaid legal fees, which were spent on his defence in the 1999 arms deal corruption case. The
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US President Donald Trump announced on Friday the conclusion of all trade negotiations with Canada, citing alleged cheating and attempts to influence the US Supreme Court. Trump accused Canada of publishing a fake advertisement attributing negative views on tariffs to the late President Ronald Reagan, with a value of USD
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US President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is ending all trade talks with Canada, citing a misquote allegation in an Ontario government advertisement that featured former President Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs. The Ronald Reagan Foundation stated that the province's government selectively used a 1987 radio
European Union
The United States imposed sanctions on two of Russia's largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, in response to President Vladimir Putin's lack of commitment to a peace process in Ukraine. This move has been criticized by Russia's former president, Dmitry Medvedev, who described it
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US President Donald Trump has ended all trade negotiations with Canada following the airing of an advertisement featuring Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs. The decision comes after Trump blasted the ad as "egregious behavior" on Truth Social, also accusing Canada of attempting to influence US court decisions. The termination
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The West African Elders Forum (WAEF) has reaffirmed its solidarity with the people of Cote d'Ivoire as the nation prepares to head to the polls for its presidential election. The Forum, led by Nigeria's former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has been
European Union
The United States imposed sanctions on two of Russia's largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, in response to President Vladimir Putin's lack of commitment to a peace process in Ukraine. This move has been criticized by Russia's former president, Dmitry Medvedev, who described it
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Peru's new president, José JerÃ, has declared a state of emergency in the capital, Lima, as part of the government's efforts to stem a wave of violence that has led to the downfall of his predecessor, Dina Boluarte. The surge in killings, violent extortion, and attacks
Biden, Joe
Former President Joe Biden has completed a course of radiation therapy as part of his treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer. According to his spokesperson, Kelly Scully, Biden "rang the bell" at Penn Medicine Radiation Oncology in Philadelphia, marking a major milestone in his cancer treatment.
