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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.

G7 urges help for Ukraine, caution on China at German meet
G7 urges help for Ukraine, caution on China at German meet
by  AFP

The G7 foreign ministers on Friday vowed to continue supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia and urged caution towards China after two days of talks in Germany. The Group of Seven club of rich countries has agreed a new structure to funnel aid to Ukraine to help rebuild infrastructure targeted by Russia, the foreign ministers said in a statement.

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