Scorching temperatures, power outages frustrate Egyptians
Egyptians face a brutal summer with daily power outages adding to scorching temperatures.
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Human rights report shows 32 pct rise in French racism cases
A human rights report indicates that racism in France rose by 32 percent in 2023, with antisemitic incidents increasing by 284 percent, amid polarizing debates on migration and a surge in far-right political influence.
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Algeria cracks down on media, detains journalists
Reporters Without Borders expresses alarm about the shrinking space for independent media in the country.
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Displacement soars in DR Congo, M23 clashes
Heavy fighting erupted between Congolese government forces and M23 rebels in Kanyabayonga, North Kivu, displacing civilians and raising concerns about the rebels’ potential advance towards Goma.
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Zimbabwe growth slips due to drought, IMF expects rebound
The IMF predicts slower economic growth for Zimbabwe in 2024 due to a severe drought but anticipates a rebound in 2025.
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Germany taps Morocco’s sun for green hydrogen imports
Seeking to reduce emissions, Germany partners with Morocco to develop green hydrogen as a future energy source.
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UN highlights dire living conditions in Gaza amid Israeli war
UNRWA’s Louise Wateridge described the dire situation in Gaza, where residents live in destroyed buildings without water, sanitation, or food, as the humanitarian crisis worsens.
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Cabinet disagreements persist as South African Parliament opens
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is negotiating with the Democratic Alliance to finalize Cabinet appointments before Parliament’s next term begins on July 18.
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UN scrambles for funds to avert food crisis in Nigeria’s northeast
The UN faces a funding shortage for food aid in Nigeria’s war-torn northeast. Millions risk starvation, with UNICEF reporting a surge in child malnutrition.
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Tunisian border closure: Shops shut down and jobs lost
The closure of a key Tunisia-Libya border crossing, a hub for smuggling, has devastated the Tunisian desert town of Ben Guerdane.
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