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Hundreds March in Dakar Over Broken Government Promises and Rising Cost of Living

Hundreds of workers, union members and opposition supporters took to the streets of Dakar on Wednesday to protest what they say are broken government promises and a worsening cost of living. The march was organised by major labour unions and the opposition coalition Front for the Defence of Democracy and the Republic (FDR), with participants criticising the government for failing to honour commitments made in exchange for a freeze on […]

today9 April 2026 1

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Germany Suspends Travel Restrictions for Military-Age Men Amid Conscription Law Controversy

Germany’s Defence Minister, Boris Pistorius, has clarified that men of military age do not need to report lengthy stays abroad, following concerns over a new law that reintroduces conscription. The Military Service Modernisation Act, which came into effect on 1 January 2026, is intended to strengthen Germany’s armed forces in response to security concerns following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Initially, a requirement for males aged 17 and older to […]

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Argentina Eases Glacier Mining Restrictions as Congress Passes Controversial Reform

Argentina’s Congress has approved a controversial reform to its glacier protection laws, making it easier to carry out mining activities in glacier and periglacial regions. The amendment modifies the country’s landmark Glacier Law, which was originally passed in 2010 to prohibit mining and exploration in glacier areas by designating them as protected water reserves. Under the new reform, responsibility for defining which glacier areas are protected will shift from the […]

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Scottish Crime Boss Steven Lyons Extradited After Bali Arrest

Alleged Scottish crime boss Steven Lyons has been extradited to Europe following his arrest in Bali, in a major breakthrough for international law enforcement agencies targeting organized crime networks operating across multiple continents. Lyons was detained at Ngurah Rai International Airport after arriving from Singapore, acting on an Interpol Red Notice issued at the request of Spanish authorities. The arrest marked the end of a nearly two-year manhunt, during which […]

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Zimbabwe Unveils New Banknotes in Bold Bid to Restore Faith in Its Fragile Currency

Zimbabwe has unveiled a new series of banknotes designed to rebuild public trust in the country’s local currency. The launch of the upgraded Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes marks a significant step in a long and turbulent economic journey defined by inflation, currency collapses, and widespread skepticism among citizens. The newly introduced notes, starting with denominations of 10, 20, and 50 ZiG, feature the country’s iconic “Big Five” wildlife: the lion, […]

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Vietnam’s Communist Leader To Lam Consolidates Power as President and Party Head

Vietnam has seen an unusual concentration of political authority as To Lam, the ruling Communist Party leader, was unanimously elected president and head of state by the country’s 500-member National Assembly. The vote, which started sitting on Monday, held after the Communist Party Congress in January, positions To Lam as the most powerful leader in Vietnam in decades. To Lam’s rise has been closely tied to his decade-long tenure as […]

today7 April 2026 4

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Heavy Rains and Potential Flooding Warned for Tanzania’s Coastal Areas

Tanzania’s meteorological authorities have issued a severe weather advisory as heavy rains are expected to impact several coastal regions over the next few days, raising the risk of localized flooding and urging residents to take precautions. According to the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA), a five‑day forecast warns of significant rainfall from Wednesday, 8 April through Friday, with areas along the Indian Ocean likely to see persistent wet weather. The regions […]

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Australia’s Most Decorated Soldier Charged with War Crimes in Afghanistan

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has been charged over allegations of committing war crimes while serving in Afghanistan. The 47-year-old former corporal of the Special Air Service Regiment (SAS) was arrested at Sydney airport on Tuesday and is facing five counts of the war crime of murder. He is being held overnight in custody ahead of a bail hearing on Wednesday. Roberts-Smith, a Victoria Cross recipient, left the Australian […]

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Burkina Faso Rejects Claims of Mass Civilian Killings as Rights Report Sparks Controversy

Burkina Faso’s military government has strongly denied allegations that more than 1,800 civilians have been killed since it seized power, dismissing a recent report by human rights groups as inaccurate and unfounded. The report, largely attributed to findings by Human Rights Watch, claims that widespread violence involving government forces, allied militias, and extremist groups has resulted in significant civilian deaths since 2023. According to the findings, the majority of those […]

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