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Five things to know about Rwanda
Five things to know about Rwanda
by  AFP

A tiny nation with a tumultuous history indelibly marked by a gruesome genocide, Rwanda has undergone a dramatic turnaround in recent decades but is dogged by criticism over rights abuses and lack of political freedoms.

Why monkeypox may soon get a new name
Why monkeypox may soon get a new name
by  AFP

Monkeypox may soon have a new name after scientists called for a change to dispel stereotypes of Africa thought as a crucible of disease. Read more details.

Israel lawmakers hold first vote on bill triggering early election
Israel lawmakers hold first vote on bill triggering early election
by  AFP

Israeli lawmakers were holding a first vote Wednesday on a government bill to dissolve parliament and call an early election, after Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said his eight-party coalition was no longer tenable. If the government's dissolution bill passes Wednesday's preliminary vote, it must then clear a separate committee vote and three further votes in the full parliament.

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