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Pope Leo, Amid Standoff With Trump, Says ‘Woe to Those Who Manipulate Religion’

For days, Pope Leo XIV has attracted criticism from President Trump and his allies for refusing to back the war in Iran. On Thursday, he reiterated his calls for peace. ​For days, Pope Leo XIV has attracted criticism from President Trump and his allies for refusing to back the war in Iran. On Thursday, he […]

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South African Politician Julius Malema Is Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison

The leftist lawmaker has been a prime target of President Trump’s attacks on South Africa. The ruling, handed down after a conviction on gun charges, leaves Mr. Malema’s political future in doubt. ​The leftist lawmaker has been a prime target of President Trump’s attacks on South Africa. The ruling, handed down after a conviction on

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Nigeria : Tinubu’s low-key meeting with Macron’s chief of staff

The French president has sent General Vincent Giraud to Abuja to strengthen security cooperation with Nigeria. Both Paris and Washington are supporting the country in its fight against jihadist attacks, which have increased in the north-east. ​The French president has sent General Vincent Giraud to Abuja to strengthen security cooperation with Nigeria. Both Paris and

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North Africa : Mahgreb experts launch strategic think tank

Three specialists from Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria have launched a new ‘incubator’ of ideas, the Paris-based Policy Network for Transitions. Its aim is to help local elites meet long-term climate and economic challenges in the Maghreb. ​Three specialists from Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria have launched a new ‘incubator’ of ideas, the Paris-based Policy Network for

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