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East Africa leaders meet on DR Congo conflict
East African leaders met in Kenya on Monday to discuss the security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo's violence-torn east. After weeks of sabre-rattling, the leaders of six of the seven nations in the East African Community (EAC) met in the Kenyan capital Nairobi to discuss the way forward.
Macron's domestic travails to sap European leadership
Emmanuel Macron's loss of his overall majority risks further weakening European leadership, with the French leader set to be distracted by domestic troubles even while retaining formal control over foreign policy.
Africa needs $25 bn a year for full electricity access: IEA
The number of Africans with access to electricity fell during the Covid pandemic, but $25 billion in annual investments could bring full coverage by 2030, the International Energy Agency said Monday.
Petrobras CEO quits in fuel price standoff with Bolsonaro
The CEO of Brazil's state-owned oil company Petrobras, who has stayed in his post despite being fired by Jair Bolsonaro in May, resigned Monday after a new fuel price hike that enraged the far-right president. Jose Mauro Coelho is the third Petrobras CEO to leave since February last year in a stand-off between the company and Bolsonaro over fuel prices.
Can France's left alliance hold together?
France's new left-wing alliance robbed President Emmanuel Macron of his majority and is set to become the largest opposition force in parliament, but divisions over key issues may complicate keeping a united front.
Spain's conservatives boosted ahead of 2023 election
A resounding win by Spain's conservative Popular Party in a weekend regional election in Andalusia appears to have boosted its chances in national elections next year and weakened Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The Popular Party (PP) secured 58 seats in Sunday's election in Spain's most populous region -- three more than the 55 needed for an absolute majority.
'No future for us,' say Afghan Sikhs after temple attack
A dozen Afghan Sikhs gathered Monday in a room behind the charred ruins of their temple in Kabul, hoping to be swiftly evacuated having finally given up on the country of their birth. In March 2020, at least 25 people were killed when gunmen stormed a different temple in Kabul.
The Chechens fighting Russia on the front line
Islam is not just another soldier. "We have things to teach the local soldiers about war."
West Ham sign Rennes defender Nayef Aguerd
West Ham announced the signing of Rennes defender Nayef Aguerd on Monday in a deal worth a reported £30 million ($37 million) once add-ons are included. "I am delighted to welcome Nayef to West Ham United," said the Hammers manager.
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