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Russia Votes In Parliament Election Without Main Opposition

Russia is holding three days of voting this weekend in a parliamentary election that is unlikely to change the country’s political complexion. There’s no expectation...

UN Chief Urges ‘Rapid’ Emission Cuts To Curb Climate Change

The head of the United Nations on Thursday called for “immediate, rapid and large-scale” cuts in greenhouse gas emissions to curb global warming and...

Burundi Rights Abuses Worsening Under New Govt, UN

United Nations investigators say despite Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye's pledges to end repression, the human rights situation in the East African country has worsened...

Marks & Spencer Shuts France Stores On Brexit Fallout

British retailer Marks and Spencer said Thursday it planned to shut more than half its stores in France with Brexit affecting supplies of fresh...

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Nigerian Businessman Shot Dead In South Africa As Xenophobia Fears Grow

A popular Nigerian businessman, widely known as Big Joe, has reportedly been shot dead outside his shop in Witbank (Emalahleni), Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. The fatal incident comes as concerns continue to mount over rising anti-foreigner tensions in parts of South Africa ahead of the planned June 30 xenophobia...

South Africa Tightens Security Ahead Of Nationwide Anti-Migrant Protests

Heavy security has been deployed across South Africa ahead of planned nationwide anti-immigration protests, amid fears that the demonstrations could turn violent. The protests coincide with an unofficial deadline issued by campaigners demanding that all undocumented foreign nationals leave the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed to demonstrators to...

Guinea Moves To Become West Africa’s Gold Refining Hub With New Export Ban

Guinea is stepping up efforts to become a leading gold refining hub in West Africa as it seeks to process more of its precious metals locally instead of exporting raw gold abroad. Mines Minister Bouna Sylla said the country has built one of Africa’s largest gold refineries, with...