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Thursday, 12 September 2024 20:19
Brazil: former president leads protest against ban on X
On Brazil’s independence day, former president Jair Bolsonaro led thousands in a protest in Sao Paulo against the country's ban on the social media platform X. The ban was ordered by supreme court justice Alexandre de…
Thursday, 12 September 2024 20:03
Senegal: mobilising young people against coastal erosion
Guediawaye beach, close to Senegal’s capital Dakar, is suffering from coastal erosion, leaving residents with limited access to safe, local beaches. The Senegal Youth Consortium (CJS) has launched a project to rehabilitate the beach while empowering…
Thursday, 05 September 2024 22:32
Gaza: USA files charges against Hamas leaders
The USA has filed criminal charges against Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, and five other individuals for orchestrating the deadly attack on 7 October which killed 1,200 people, including forty Americans. The charges include conspiracy…
Thursday, 05 September 2024 22:27
East Asia: the Pope’s longest-ever trip
Pope Francis, despite health challenges, has embarked on his longest trip as pope, visiting Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore. In this significant visit, which will cover over 32,000 km, he will aim to…
Thursday, 05 September 2024 22:23
Venezuela: arrest warrant for opposition leader draws international condemnation
Venezuela’s decision to issue an arrest warrant for opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia has sparked international condemnation. Canada, the USA, and Brazil have all criticised Nicolás Maduro for his crackdown on opposition members following a contested…
Thursday, 05 September 2024 22:20
Africa: China promises closer collaboration
Liu Yuxi, China’s special envoy for African affairs, says China and Africa are set to strengthen their partnership in response to global challenges, particularly hegemonism and Cold War-era attitudes. He has outlined plans for this week’s…