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Civil society urge nationwide strike, protest in Senegal after vote delay

By IDBM Consult / February 8, 2024

The call for mass mobilisation comes as a major political upheaval continues in the usually stable West African nation. Feb […]

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ECOWAS holds emergency session over Senegal crisis and member exits

By IDBM Consult / February 8, 2024

Political drama in four member states has led to questions about the broader role of the almost 50-year-old bloc. Feb […]

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Tunisia’s press, civil society silent as Ghannouchi sentenced, analysts say

By IDBM Consult / February 8, 2024

Feb 8, 2024 Analysts and rights groups have pointed to the muted response to Ennahdha leader Rachid Ghannouchi’s latest criminal […]

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Suspect in Boston femicide case escapes from police custody in Kenya

By IDBM Consult / February 8, 2024

Suspect was jailed and awaiting a ruling on a US extradition request after being accused of killing his girlfriend in […]

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Drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia commander, officials say

By IDBM Consult / February 7, 2024

February 7, 2024 Iraqis gather at the site of a burned vehicle targeted by a U.S. drone strike in east […]

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Russia hits targets across Ukraine in ‘massive’ missile, drone strikes

By IDBM Consult / February 7, 2024

Deadly early morning attacks hit Kyiv and other cities, killing at least three civilians. Feb 7, 2024 Russia fired cruise […]

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Blinken arrives in Egypt on regional crisis tour pushing Gaza truce deal

By IDBM Consult / February 6, 2024

Top US diplomat begins yet another Middle East tour seeking to push through truce deal amid Israel’s war on Gaza. […]

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Former Thai PM Thaksin charged with royal insult

By IDBM Consult / February 6, 2024

Jailed former leader the latest to face prosecution under Thailand’s strict laws protecting monarchy against criticism. Feb 6, 2024 Thai […]

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UN chief appoints independent panel to assess UNRWA

By IDBM Consult / February 5, 2024

Feb 5, 2024 Panel to be led by former French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna, who will work with European research […]

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Hungary’s ruling party boycotts parliament session on Sweden’s NATO bid

By IDBM Consult / February 5, 2024

Hungary is the only NATO member yet to approve Sweden’s accession to the military alliance. Feb 5, 2024 Lawmakers from […]

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