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U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina

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Biden rejects growing pressure to abandon his campaign, vows to stay ‘to the end’

By Reuters WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden vowed to stay in the 2024 presidential race during calls with campaign staff and meetings with Democratic

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South Africa’s Ramaphosa announces cabinet that includes ex-opposition leader

By Reuters JOHANNESBURG: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed former opposition leader John Steenhuisen as minister of agriculture on Sunday, bringing

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Kenya protests expose jet-setting Ruto’s neglect of discontent at home

By Reuters NAIROBI: In the two years since he was elected, Kenya’s President William Ruto has wowed global climate activists

People stand next to a police vehicle that was burned during a demonstrations against the Kenya's proposed finance bill 2024/2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, June 26, 2024

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Kenya president backs down on tax hikes after deadly unrest

By Reuters NAIROBI: Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday withdrew planned tax hikes, bowing to pressure from protesters who had

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WikiLeaks founder Assange welcomed home in Australia a free man after US deal

By Reuters CANBERRA: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange landed to an ecstatic welcome in Australia on Wednesday after pleading guilty to violating

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Kenya’s finance bill: Why has it triggered protests?

By Reuters NAIROBI: Youth-led protests against Kenyan government plans to raise revenue through additional taxes are expected to intensify on

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Young Kenyan tax protesters plan nationwide demonstrations

By Reuters NAIROBI: Protesters in Kenya were set to stage nationwide demonstrations on Tuesday against new tax hikes, seeking to

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WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange to be freed after pleading guilty to US espionage charge

By Reuters Assange not expected to face new prison time, already served 5 years Assange to return to Australia after

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Thousands in Kenya demonstrate against proposed new taxes

By Associated Press NAIROBI: Thousands of mostly young people demonstrated Thursday in Kenya’s capital and across the country against new

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South Africa’s DA party suspends MP after old videos of anti-Black remarks resurface

By Reuters JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) suspended on Thursday a newly sworn-in member of parliament after an old video