Daily power cuts plague Egypt as heatwave intensifies
Daily power cuts grip Egypt, causing frustration and hardship as scorching temperatures strain the country’s energy grid.
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French racist incidents up 32 pct, reports human rights body
Racism in France increased by 32 percent in 2023, with significant rises in antisemitic incidents, driven by various social and political factors, including migration debates and far-right influence.
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Algerian journalists jailed for interview criticizing minister
Algerian journalists face detention and charges for broadcasting interviews criticizing a government minister, raising concerns about press freedom in the country.
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DR Congo sees heavy clashes as M23 rebels push
Intense clashes between DR Congo’s army and M23 rebels rock Kanyabayonga, raising fears of further rebel advance.
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Drought dims Zimbabwe’s growth, IMF sees rebound next year
Zimbabwe’s economic growth is expected to slow in 2024 as the country grapples with a severe El Niño-induced drought.
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Germany, Morocco forge alliance for green hydrogen, renewables
Germany and Morocco establish a climate and energy alliance to develop renewable energy and green hydrogen production in Morocco to meet Germany’s clean energy goals.
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Living in ruins: UN decries escalating misery in Gaza
A UN spokeswoman reported that Gazans are living in bombed-out buildings and next to large piles of trash, describing the conditions as unbearable.
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South African Parliament to open amid Cabinet negotiations
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is negotiating Cabinet positions with coalition parties, particularly the Democratic Alliance, before Parliament opens on July 18.
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Rising costs, donor fatigue threaten millions in Nigeria with hunger
The UN struggles to secure funding for food aid in Nigeria’s insurgency-ravaged northeast, raising fears of mass hunger and child deaths.
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Tunisia border closure hits smuggling hub, sparks unemployment
Months after the closure of the Ras Jedir border crossing, a vital trade route between Tunisia and Libya, the Tunisian desert town of Ben Guerdane is feeling the economic pinch.
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