Protests Erupt Across France Over Barnier’s Appointment as Prime Minister

Protests have broken out across France following President Emmanuel Macron’s appointment of centre-right politician Michel Barnier as Prime Minister, a move that has drawn backlash from left-wing parties accusing Macron of disregarding the results of the recent legislative elections. Demonstrations occurred in major cities including Paris, Nantes, Nice, Marseille, and Strasbourg, reflecting widespread discontent over…

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ECOWAS Appeals to Nigerian Protesters to Engage in Dialogue

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called on Nigerian protesters to heed President Bola Tinubu’s appeal for dialogue, aiming to end the violent demonstrations that have erupted in recent days. Protests have broken out across several Nigerian cities in response to President Tinubu’s policies, initially under the peaceful banner of #EndBadGovernance since…

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Kamala Harris to Announce Presidential Running Mate

United States Vice President and Democratic Party candidate Kamala Harris is set to announce her running mate for the upcoming November elections on Monday, as she embarks on a tour of key battleground states. Harris aims to transform the enthusiasm surrounding her presidential campaign into lasting support to secure a victory. According to NDTV World,…

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Bangladesh PM Resigns and Flees Amid Mass Protests

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country following a massive protest in which demonstrators stormed her palace. According to foreign media reports, Hasina is currently en route to Agartala, India, via helicopter. Hasina’s departure, marking the end of her tenure since 2009, follows a surge of thousands of protesters in Dhaka’s…

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Nigeria and Denmark Agree on Climate Action Framework

Nigeria and Denmark have established a framework for monitoring climate action programs in real time. Both nations also emphasized the importance of prioritizing de-risking capital formation in global climate finance discussions, as Nigeria advocates for value chain localization in the Global South. This agreement was finalized during a virtual meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, between Nigeria’s…

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Trump Agrees to Debate Harris on September 4

United States Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has agreed to Fox News’ request for a debate with Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris on September 4. Trump announced this decision on his Truth Social platform late on Friday. In his post, Trump stated, “I have agreed with FoxNews to debate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, September 4th.”…

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Russian Forces Capture Another Ukrainian Village

Russian forces announced on Tuesday the capture of another village in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. The Russian defense ministry stated that its troops had “liberated” the village of Pivdenne, located on the outskirts of Toretsk, a larger town towards which Russian forces have been advancing in recent months. Prior to the full-scale Russian military offensive…

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Bangladesh Enforces Curfew in Dhaka to Curb Protests

Bangladeshi soldiers imposed a curfew in Dhaka on Saturday, patrolling deserted streets and setting up roadblocks amid ongoing student-led protests against government job quotas. The unrest, which has resulted in at least 110 deaths this week, led authorities to suspend internet and text messaging services on Thursday, effectively cutting off the nation from global communications….

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Spain Arrests Three ‘Pro-Russian’ Hackers Over Cyberattacks

Spanish authorities have detained three individuals allegedly involved in cyberattacks targeting Spain and several NATO countries, purportedly for terrorist motives. The suspects, arrested for their suspected roles in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on public institutions and critical sectors, have not yet been publicly identified or formally charged, according to the Civil Guard. The…

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Kagame Secures Fourth Term as President of Rwanda

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has been re-elected for a fourth term in a decisive victory, extending his 24-year rule by another five years. With most of the votes from Monday’s election counted, Kagame has secured 99.15% of the vote, according to partial results announced by the electoral commission, with approximately 79% of ballots tallied. Kagame,…

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Trump Selects J.D. Vance as Running Mate

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced Senator James Donald “J.D.” Vance as his choice for Vice President for the 2024 Republican ticket. Trump made this announcement on the opening day of the Republican National Convention. “After lengthy deliberation and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited…

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is Meta Lifts Restrictions on Trump’s Facebook and Instagram Accounts

Meta announced on Friday that it is lifting certain restrictions previously imposed on former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. The company stated that the decision was made to ensure that Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, has equal access to the platforms as Democrat President Joe Biden. “Our responsibility to allow…

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EU Awards 142 Postgraduate Scholarships to Nigerians

The European Union has awarded postgraduate scholarships to 142 young Nigerians through its Erasmus educational program, according to the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms. Samuela Isopi. During an orientation program in Abuja for the awardees, Ms. Isopi announced that the beneficiaries have been admitted to various European universities to study courses such as…

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Israel Orders Evacuation of Khan Younis

The Israeli army has issued a mass evacuation order for Palestinians in much of Khan Younis, indicating a potential new ground offensive in Gaza Strip’s second-largest city. According to AP News, this move suggests that Khan Younis will become the latest focus of Israeli raids as they target regrouping Hamas militants in previously invaded areas…

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