By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
In Georgia, Democratic activists are seeking to mobilise more Black voters in response to redistricting and a state election law that could reduce their political influence. France 24 reports that this mobilisation continues the civil rights struggle, of which Atlanta was a major centre.
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The French government is strengthening security staffing ahead of fresh demonstrations by high school students and the “Yellow Vests” this weekend. The protests come amid nationwide riots, France 24 reports, citing a France 2 report.
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Since 2022, northern and eastern European countries bordering Russia have been strengthening their civil defence, with bomb shelters, strategic reserves and evacuation plans. These preparations are mobilising different sectors of society in response to the risk of war, Le Monde reports.
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Emmanuel Macron added an unscheduled stop in Riyadh to his Gulf tour, where he expressed France’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the face of Houthi attacks. The French presidency presented the visit as a gesture of support, France 24 reports.
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Iranian authorities have denounced police violence in France following the 17 October demonstrations and called on Paris to guarantee freedom of assembly. Tehran accused the French authorities of applying a “double standard”, reports Le Monde.
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UN to strengthen sustainable development training for journalistsThe UN wants to strengthen training for journalists in Cape Verde on the Sustainable Development Goals and establish new cooperation with the media. The courses will cover technical topics in the 2030 Agenda to help the public understand them, according to Patrícia Portela, the UN Resident Coordinator.The week in Africa
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