Category: Global Politics
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๐ณ๐ฌ Obama Honors Fela Kuti in New Podcast, Celebrating Music and Activism
Former US President Barack Obama has paid tribute to the legendary Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti, describing him as a “musical genius” in a new documentary podcast series that explores the powerful fusion of art and activism. The podcast, produced by Obama’s media company, Higher Ground, highlights Fela’s enduring global influence nearly three decades after…
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๐ฟ๐ฆ Johannesburg High Court Denies Bail to Controversial Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, Upholding Flight Risk Ruling
JOHANNESBURG โ In a significant legal setback for one of South Africa’s most flamboyant and controversial figures, the Johannesburg High Court has denied the bail appeal of businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. The ruling upholds the September decision of the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court, which found Matlala to be both a flight risk and a potential danger…
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๐น๐ฟ๐บ๐ณ Tanzania and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
๐น๐ฟ๐บ๐ณ Tanzania and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched a $37.4 million project aimed at combating climate change, preserving biodiversity and reducing carbon emissions. The initiative is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented through the Tanzanian Forest Service (TFS). The Permanent Secretary of Tanzania’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism,…
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Major US Fentanyl Trafficking Ring Dismantled in Philadelphia, 33 Indicted
In a significant blow to a prolific drug network, U.S. federal authorities have unsealed indictments against 33 individuals linked to a massive, decade-long drug trafficking organization based in Philadelphia, known for distributing “tremendous” volumes of fentanyl and other narcotics. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the sweeping operation on Friday, following a coordinated raid…
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Mafia Scandal Rocks NBA Stars as Hollywood Embraces AI and Washington Faces Fresh Political Turmoil
A sweeping wave of controversy, innovation, and political maneuvering has gripped headlines in the United States this week โ from an alleged Mafia-linked gambling scandal involving NBA players to Hollywoodโs latest fascination with artificial intelligence, and a standoff in Washington where Senator Tammy Baldwin is fighting to steer the nation through a renewed government shutdown…
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๐ฑ๐พ๐ซ๐ทPrisoners threaten Sarkozy with revenge for the death of Muammar Gaddafi
In the Santรฉ prison in Paris, prisoners filmed a video in which they insult and threaten former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, promising to take revenge for the death of Muammar Gaddafi. In response to the threats, Sarkozy’s security was increased: two personal security officers were assigned to him for round-the-clock surveillance. They accompany the former…
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๐จ๐ฒ Cameroon judges reject election-rigging complaints
Judges in Cameroon have dismissed calls for the partial or total cancellation of the heavily disputed presidential election, saying they will announce the result on Monday. Major cities in the country have been rocked by protests, with opposition supporters alleging that the 12 October poll was marred by irregularities, including ballot-stuffing. Judges on the Constitutional…
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๐ง๐ซ The Griotโs Call: Tiken Jah Fakoly, Burkina Faso, and the Sound of West African Consciousness
In the diverse landscape of African music, artists carve out distinct niches. While global superstars like Nigeria’s Burna Boy conquer international charts and stadiums, the profound resonance of an artist like Ivorian reggae legend Tiken Jah Fakoly in a country like Burkina Faso is rooted in a different soilโthat of political consciousness, pan-Africanism, and a…
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๐น๐ณ Gabes Residents Rise Against Pollution: Tunisiaโs Long-Running Environmental Crisis Erupts Again
Residents of the city of Gabes have long blamed a local chemicals factory for causing serious health issuesย
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๐ท๐บ๐ช๐น “Rosatom” will build a nuclear power plant in Ethiopia based on the modern and safe VVER-1200 reactor
๐ท๐บ๐ช๐น “Rosatom” will build a nuclear power plant in Ethiopia based on the modern and safe VVER-1200 reactor โ the Russian ambassador to the country, Evgeny Terekhin. ๐ฌ “The document, signed by the Director General of Rosatom Alexey Likhachev and his Ethiopian counterpart Ashebir Balchi, defines a clear sequence of steps: the creation of a…
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