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South Africa elections 2024 explained in maps and charts

After 30 years of dominance, the ANC faces its toughest election yet, needing 50 percent to maintain its majority.

Al Jazeera

South Africa's Ruling ANC Rallies To Defend Solo Rule

South Africa's ruling African National Congress was betting on its last major stadium rally Saturday ahead of next week's election to restore its glory and protect its unbeaten streak of post-apartheid victories.

International Business Times

RFI staff stage strike over controversial public media merger

Employees across France’s massive public broadcasting sector, including RFI, are striking for two days to protest a proposed public media merger put forward by Culture Minister Rachida Dati.

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Vietnam Votes In Public Security Minister As President

Vietnam's rubber-stamp parliament voted in public security minister To Lam as the country's new president on Wednesday, after a major anti-corruption campaign forced his predecessor to resign.

International Business Times

Who was behind the DRC’s attempted coup, and were Americans involved?

The attackers were led by Christian Malanga, a politician and former military officer based in the US.

Al Jazeera

DRC army says it foiled attempted coup involving US citizens

The Democratic Republic of Congo's military said it has killed the leader of an attempted coup, thwarting a plot that involved some 50 people – both foreigners and Congolese.

Radio France Internationale

Colonial past haunts latest New Caledonia crisis

Protests against a French government plan to impose new voting rules on New Caledonia have spiralled into the deadliest violence on the French Pacific territory since the 1980s. The unrest has exposed divisions between indigenous inhabitants, descendants of colonisers and newcomers to the overseas archipelago.

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‘Intolerable’: State of emergency in New Caledonia as unrest spreads

France is sending 1,000 additional security personnel to join 1,700 on the ground in bid to tackle situation.

Al Jazeera

Curfew imposed in New Caledonia after violent protests against constitutional reform

The local government in New Caledonia has called for calm after violence broke out during protests to changes to the constitution being debated in the French National Assembly, which are denounced by supporters of independence for the overseas territory in the Pacific.

Radio France Internationale

French MPs say 'non' to speaking English at the Paris Olympics

French lawmakers have asked organisers of the Paris Olympics – as well as athletes, trainers and journalists – to speak French as much as possible during the Games in a resolution adopted in the National Assembly.

Radio France Internationale

Women's long battle to vote in France and the generations who fought it

This 21 April marks 80 years since women secured the right to vote in France. A wartime decree finally granted equal suffrage in 1944 – decades later than other European countries, and only after generations of women had demanded their democratic rights.

Radio France Internationale

Vietnam’s micro-apartments are a godsend for the poor – and a deadly risk

An apartment block fire that killed 56 people last year has highlighted the dangers of Vietnam’s tiny urban dwellings.

Al Jazeera

South Korea holds parliamentary elections: All you need to know

About 44 million people are able to vote in closely fought election seen as a test of President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia call for resolution of Kashmir issue

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia call for resolving India-Pakistan issues, including Kashmir, for regional peace and stability.

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French MPs vote to ban ‘forever chemicals’ except in cookware

French lawmakers have adopted a bill to restrict the production and sale of non-essential products that contain PFAS, a group of synthetic "forever chemicals" that break down slowly and have been linked to cancer.

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France Moves To Ban Hair Discrimination In Landmark Bill

France's proposed bill against hair discrimination aims to protect individuals with diverse hairstyles, facing Senate review. Advocates emphasize inclusivi...

Al Jazeera

‘Over my dead body’, say Gambian mothers amid efforts to lift FGM ban

As politicians work to repeal anti-female circumcision law, women stand firm to shield the next generation of girls.

France 24

'Unprofessional, dirty and wild': French lawmakers vote to outlaw hair discrimination

Those sporting Afro-styled hair, blonde or ginger hair, dreads, braids or even balding heads could gain new protections in France, where a bill outlawing discrimination based on hair texture, length, colour or style cleared a first hurdle in the French parliament on Thursday. While some argue the law is unnecessary,…

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French budget deficit widens but government promises no tax hike

France's budget deficit widened more than forecast in 2023, official figures showed Tuesday, undermining President Emmanuel Macron's pledge to bring national finances back on track within the next four years.

Radio France Internationale

French Senate rejects EU-Canada free trade agreement

French senators have voted by a large majority against the ratification of the free trade deal between the European Union and Canada known as Ceta. In a blow to French President Emmanuel Macron, the rejection follows weeks of protests by farmers opposed to such liberal trade policies.

Radio France Internationale

France a step closer to compensating victims of past anti-gay laws

France's LGBTQ+ activists have welcomed a decision by the National Assembly to approve a bill compensating people convicted of the "offence of homosexuality" between 1942 and 1982. Up to 400 victims could be eligible for reparations under the draft law, which must now be examined by the Senate.

Al Jazeera

Why is Pakistan’s PTI fighting for reserved seats in parliament?

In opposition despite its candidates winning the most seats, Imran Khan’s party fears being marginalised further.

Evening Standard

France becomes first country in the world to make abortion a constitutional right

There were scenes of celebrations around France even before the joint parliamentary session began.

Roll Call

Responding to US, France enshrines abortion access in constitution - Roll Call

French lawmakers say Dobbs decision overturning right to abortion in U.S. led them to reassess their laws on abortion.

Dynamite News

Shehbaz Sharif poised to take Pakistan PM's seat for second time

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif, who is the prime ministerial candidate for the newly-formed eight-party alliance, is poised to take the PM's seat for the second time. Read further on Dynamite News:

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