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Munich Security Conference chief defends inviting AfD lawmakers
The head of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) has defended a decision to allow lawmakers from the far-right Alternative for Germany…
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Far-right AfD invited back to Munich Security Conference in 2026
Politicians from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) will be allowed to attend a high-profile forum for debating international…
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Thousands of protesters gather as German far-right party sets up new youth organization
GIESSEN, Germany (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators gathered in the western German city of Giessen on Saturday as the far-right Alternative…
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UN rights chief calls for a probe into killings in Tanzania and allegations of concealing evidence
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The United Nations called Tuesday for an investigation into what is believed to have been the deaths of hundreds or…
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AfD leader believes far-right party will govern Germany from 2029
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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Official campaigns kick off in Tanzania as main opposition leader remains in custody
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AP) — The official campaign period has started for Tanzania's October general elections with incumbent President…
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Pakistan seeks YouTube ban on 27 opposition and journalist channels
Alphabet-owned YouTube has informed more than two dozen critics of the Pakistani government that it is reviewing a court directive seeking…
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Big shake-up in Nigerian politics as heavyweights join forces
Nigeria's two main opposition leaders have joined a new political party to challenge President BolaTinubu and his ruling party in the next…
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Nigerian leader denies one-party plan after he's accused of clamping down on opposition
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday denied that there were plans to turn Africa's largest democracy into a…
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Burundi's ruling party wins every seat in poll as rivals say democracy 'killed'
The ruling party in Burundi has won all 100 seats in a parliamentary election that the opposition says has "killed" democracy in the…
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Far-left South African politician says the UK denied him a visa to speak at Cambridge University
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A far-left South African politician renowned for his anti-West rhetoric accused U.K. authorities Wednesday…
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Fiery Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu elected to head opposition party
Prominent Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu has been elected chairman of the main opposition party Chadema, ousting long-running leader…
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Mozambique opposition leader returns from exile as police fire tear gas at his supporters
MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Mozambique's main opposition leader returned from exile Thursday as security forces fired tear gas at hundreds…
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South Korean president impeached, ending an 11-day standoff
SEOUL — South Korean lawmakers voted Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose short-lived declaration of martial law this month…
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Namibia will have its first female leader after the VP wins presidential election for ruling party
WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Namibia has elected its first female leader, with Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah declared the winner…
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Tanzania opposition youth leader abducted from bus station
Police in Tanzania are investigating the reported kidnapping of opposition youth leader Abdul Nondo. The ACT Wazalendo party said Nondo…
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Namibia opposition refuses to recognise poll result
Namibia’s main opposition party has said it will not recognise results from this week’s general election, where there have been logistical…
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Pakistan tense as police clash with ex-premier Khan’s supporters
Pakistan’s police on Monday fired tear-gas shells and used baton charges as thousands of supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran…