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S.Africa to press rich nations for more money at COP27
S.Africa to press rich nations for more money at COP27
by  AFP

South Africa needs much more money to green its economy than what rich nations have promised so far, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday, ahead of a key global climate summit. Last year, South Africa, the continent's most industrialised economy, secured $8.5 billion in loans and grants from a group of rich countries.

French far-right MP suspended in 'back to Africa' backlash
French far-right MP suspended in 'back to Africa' backlash
by  AFP

France's National Assembly voted Friday to sanction a far-right MP with a rare 15-day suspension and pay cut after he yelled "back to Africa" at a black colleague, a clash that drew outrage across the political spectrum. "It should go back to Africa!"

Uganda's Museveni vows no national lockdown as Ebola cases rise
Uganda's Museveni vows no national lockdown as Ebola cases rise
by  AFP

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Friday reiterated his refusal to impose a nationwide Covid-like lockdown to contain the spread of Ebola despite a worrying increase in cases. But Museveni ruled out any plans for a nationwide lockdown, instead urging citizens to "be more vigilant" and observe measures put in place to control the spread of Ebola.

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