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Tunisia: Tunisia's Descent into Dictatorship: International Scrutiny Urgently Needed
[Civicus] Tunisia, once a democracy, has fallen into the grip of a dictator. A recent mass trial of critics of President Kais Saied, resulting in appalling sentences of up to 66 years, marks a new low point in an ongoing authoritarian crackdown.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:
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EU support for Ukraine is a βdoomed cause,β Bulgariaβs president says
The EU "continues to invest in a cause that, in my opinion, is doomed," Rumen Radev says on Europe Day.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:New pope will lead like Francis, βright down the middleβ
The brother of Pope Leo XIV explains why the world will be watching the first American to lead the Catholic Church.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Israeli forces besiege home in Nablus
Israeli forces besiege home in Nablus Israeli forces besieged a home in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, targeting it with anti-tank missiles, Wafa news agency is reporting. According to the report, the Israeli army encircled a house in the eastern part of the city and fired several anti-tank rounds at it, as well as blocking ambulances from reaching the area. Wafa added that military reinforcements were deployed...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:How Israelβs dehumanisation of Palestinians stokes the slaughter in Gaza
How Israelβs dehumanisation of Palestinians stokes the slaughter in Gaza Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 12:45 From the prime minister to soldiers, Israelis are justifying their killing in disturbing language A Palestinian man reacts following an Israeli strike that hit Gaza City, 7 May 2025 (Omar al-Qattaa/AFP) Off As Israelβs war on Gaza began in October 2023, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu drew...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Pope Francis was a passionate climate advocate. Will Pope Leo XIV continue his legacy?
Experts say that Robert Francis Prevost aligns closely with Pope Francisβ environmental priorities. Hereβs what we know so far.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Portugalβs Ruling Conservative Coalition Leads Polls
Among those polled, however, 24% admitted they could still change their minds about which party to vote for on May 18. On Thursday, the Portuguese weekly Expresso published a poll showing that the ruling center-right coalition Democratic Alliance (AD) would lead with 32% of the vote in Portugal if elections were held now, while the [β¦]
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:'Our position is very clear. It's a Russian war against Ukraine,' says Simion
In an Euronews and Euronews Romania exclusive, the AUR party leader, who won the first round of the Romanian presidential election repeat on Sunday, said Russia is waging war on Ukraine, but that Ukraine must respect international treaties and the rights of national minorities.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:United Airlines is rising above Newark chaos
Chief executive Scott Kirbyβs reputation for frank talking has won investor plaudits and helped boost the airlineβs shares
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:'I want Romania to maintain its pro-Western direction,' presidential hopeful Dan says
In a joint interview with Euronews and Euronews Romania, Dan, who came in second on Sunday's vote count, maintained his strongly pro-Western stances, especially on Ukraine, starkly contrasting with those of his opponent, George Simion.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:World leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV who opened pontificate with call for peace
Pope Leo XIV's pontificate appears to be one of peace and hope, as he called for a 'disarming and disarmed peace' in his opening address.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Malawi: Can Youth Leaders and Police Stop Election Violence in Malawi?
[Nyasa Times] As Malawi edges closer to the 2025 tripartite elections, the specter of politically induced violence continues to cast a shadow over the democratic process. In this context, the recent meeting convened by the Inspector General of Police, Merlyne Nachulu Yolamu, with Directors of Youth from 18 political parties is a timely and commendable initiative. However, the lingering question is whether such...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Northern Myanmar Poses a Challenge to Chinaβs Critical Minerals Strategy
Myanmar is Chinaβs top source of raw rare earth elements. As conflict threatens that supply chain, Beijing is moving more directly to intervene in Myanmarβs civil war.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: UTME 2025 - JAMB Releases Results, Over 75 Percent Score Below 200
[Premium Times] This year, over two million candidates registered for the computer-based examination and over 1.94 million sat the examination held between 24 April and 5 May
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Trump signals openness to lowering China tariffs ahead of Switzerland talks
The president's social media post could signal movement that would ease fears among consumers, businesses and the markets.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Xi shows he wants to be close to Putin - but not too close
The relationship between China and Russia is no longer one of equals.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Malawi: Chisale Back in Court Today Over Unexplained Wealth Charges
[Nyasa Times] Former presidential aide Norman Chisale is back back in the High Court in Lilongwe today as his trial over charges of unexplained wealth proceeds.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Malawi: Crisis in the Wards - Malawi's Battle Against Childhood TB Crippled By Lack of Skilled Health Workers
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's fight against childhood tuberculosis (TB) is under serious threat as a critical shortage of skilled health workers in district hospitals continues to stall diagnosis and treatment of the disease among children.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Govt 'Effectively Dealing With' Shortage of Essential Medicine
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government is effectively dealing with persistent shortage of essential medicine in health facilities across the country, President William Ruto has said.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Southern Africa: Archbishop's Response to the Election of Pope Leo XIV
[ACSA] On behalf of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, I welcome the election of Pope Leo XIV and pray intensely for him and for the Roman Catholic Church which he now leads.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Beyond Wishful Thinking: How to Build Lasting Youth Political Infrastructure
Can young people in the United States be at the center of a movement for multiracial democracy? Yes, but only if there is investment in long-term political infrastructure.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:The U.S. and China are set for icebreaker trade talks. Here's what to expect
Both sides have been looking for pathway to de-escalation, as the economic toll of tariffs have become increasingly difficult to ignore.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Africa: He Has Visited the Continent Several Times - Pope Leo XIV Knows Africa Well
[Agenzia Fides] Rome -- Pope Leo XIV knows Africa well, having visited several African countries in recent years in his capacity as Cardinal Prefect of the Diacstery of Bishops and, before that, primarily as Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine (OSA). His last visit to Kenya was in 2024. On that occasion, he presided over the dedication of the Chapel of Our Lady of Good Counsel at the Augustinian Monastery in...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Relocating in Europe? It might soon be easier to bring your car as EU simplifies paperwork
At the moment, the paperwork is lengthy and complicated due to the absence of EU-wide laws on vehicle registration.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:How poaching caused over 100 vultures to die in mass poisoning in South African national park
Vultures are key to wildlife ecosystems because of the clean-up work they do, feeding on the carcasses of dead animals.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Does US-UK deal improve Trump administrationβs position ahead of trade talks with China?
The first deal in Donald Trumpβs trade war may carry symbolic value, but analysts said it would have a limited effect in talks with China.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Who is Johann Wadephul, Germany's new foreign minister?
Conservative lawmaker Johann Wadephul heads Germany's foreign office. Some difficult tasks lie ahead.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Sycamore Gap: 2 convicted for felling UK's iconic tree
The 2023 felling of the much-loved tree in northern England caused widespread outrage. Two men, who will be sentenced in July, could face up to 10 years in prison.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:US-UK tariffs agreement: What you need to know
After shaking up the global economy with sky-high tariffs, the Trump administration has struck a preliminary deal with Britain to smooth trade ties with one of its closest allies. DW unpacks what it all means.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Namibia: Born of War, Raised By Wind - Namibia's Wild Horses
[Namibian] In an area forged by wind and silence, a herd of horses run freely across the gravel plains near Garub. These are the wild horses of the Namib Desert, feral, tenacious, and uniquely adapted. They are not just survivors of nature, but of history itself.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Dr. Peter George Dismissed for Fraudulent Credentials
[New Dawn] Dr. Peter Matthew George, formerly the Medical Director at Esther & Jereline Medical Center in Ganta, Nimba County, has been dismissed from his position as President of the Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC).
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:My message to the Palestinians: We have not forgotten you, but we have failed you: Opinion by Shockat Adam
My message to the Palestinians: We have not forgotten you, but we have failed you: Opinion by Shockat Adam One minute to midnight. This is the phrase that kept coming back to me after returning from the occupiedPalestinianterritories, as I tried to process the overwhelming persecution I had seen there. What midnight itself looks like - the moment the clock finally strikes - is too bleak to picture fully, though with...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Ghana: President's 120-Day Scorecard Impressive, but Ghanaians Expect More
[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama's Wednesday address, marking his first 120 days in office, was more than a customary update.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:From humble French fishing family to top OpenAI exec: What we know about Fidji Simo
The rising star from the south of France was the first in her family of fishermen to graduate university, talked her way into a job at eBay, and is now joining OpenAI.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Namibia: Aupindi Slams Nampower for 'Raping Consumers'
[Namibian] Swapo lawmaker Tobie Aupindi has slammed the national power utility, the Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower), for putting undue pressure on consumers with tariff hikes on electricity.
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