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From the streets to the polls, the enigma of Colombia's abstaining youth
From the streets to the polls, the enigma of Colombia's abstaining youth
by  AFP

A year ago, Colombia's streets were flooded with anti-government protesters angered by a proposed tax increase as citizens reeled from the economic impact of the pandemic. He also supported the April 2021 anti-government protests and criticized the heavy-handed response from security forces.

No petrol, no cars: Cubans turn to electric transport
No petrol, no cars: Cubans turn to electric transport
by  AFP

There is a new sight on the streets of Havana: increasing numbers of electric vehicles whizzing among the old American cars so emblematic of the Cuban capital. Not only are cars prohibitively expensive and scarce, but public transport in the capital is a daily ordeal for many.

Two dead in Senegal clashes amid pre-poll tensions
Two dead in Senegal clashes amid pre-poll tensions
by  AFP

Clashes between youths and police left two dead in Senegal's capital Dakar on Friday as officers blocked off access to the home of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. He said he did not personally blame the police officers who were ordered to block him into his home but accused authorities of giving in to "panic".

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