By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
The re-election of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has raised hopes among Amazon defenders, as deforestation there reached a historic low during his previous four years in power. The decline recorded in the world’s largest rainforest is being presented as an encouraging sign for its protection, according to France 24.
The re-election of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been welcomed by climate advocates, who see it as a chance to better protect the Amazon rainforest. Deforestation fell sharply in Brazil during his previous term, according to France 24’s analysis of the election’s implications.
🇧🇷 Brazil · Source: France 24 ·
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election as president of Brazil, described as a fourth term. He wants to strengthen exchanges between the two countries in several sectors and their multilateral cooperation, according to a statement from Nigeria’s presidency.
🇧🇷 Brazil · Source: ThisDay ·
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election in Brazil has triggered a fall in financial markets, which had been anticipating victory for his conservative rival. Investors fear increased public spending under his new term, according to analysis reported by Gabonactu.
🇧🇷 Brazil · Source: Gabonactu ·
After his re-election in Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is considering vice-president Geraldo Alckmin and re-elected Piauí governor Rafael Fonteles for the post of finance minister. A sharp fall in Brazilian markets is increasing pressure for a choice reassuring investors about fiscal discipline, according to Reuters.
🇧🇷 Brazil · Source: Sowetan ·
La Liga apologises to China after Mbappé’s remarks about MaoLa Liga president Javier Tebas apologised to the Chinese population after Kylian Mbappé’s remarks about Mao Zedong. The move follows Chinese partners ending agreements with the player and Chinese public television suspending Spanish league matches, according to 24heureinfo.The week in Africa
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