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Kenya records fewer youth for high-stakes August polls
The number of young voters registered for Kenya's August elections has dropped since the last poll five years ago, the election commission announced Monday, pointing to apathy among a youth disenchanted by economic hardship and widespread corruption.
Tens of thousands march in Georgia 'for Europe' after blow to EU bid
Tens of thousands of Georgians took to the streets Monday in support of the country's EU membership bid, days after the European Commission recommended deferring Tbilisi's candidacy. Georgia's bid for membership of both the EU and NATO -- enshrined in the country's constitution -- has long angered the Kremlin and tensions culminated in Russia's invasion of Georgia in 2008.
Israeli coalition to submit bill to dissolve parliament, force polls
The leaders of Israel's governing coalition said Monday they will submit a bill next week to dissolve parliament, legislation that would force new elections if approved. The bill will be submitted next week, and if it is approved, Lapid will take over as premier of a caretaker government, they added.
East Africa leaders agree regional force for DRCongo, urge ceasefire
East African leaders agreed Monday to establish a regional force to try to end conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and called for an immediate ceasefire. "The problems affecting the region like the crisis in Congo need a collective approach from all regional members of the East African Community," Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said on Twitter as the meeting got under way.
Dutch join Germany, Austria, in reverting to coal
The Dutch joined Germany and Austria in reverting to coal power on Monday following an energy crisis provoked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. - 'More countries being squeezed' - Russia's invasion of its pro-Western neighbour has sent global prices for energy soaring and raised the prospect of shortages if supplies were to be cut off.
Outgoing Colombian president vows transparent transition
Colombia's outgoing conservative President Ivan Duque on Monday promised a "transparent and efficient" transition to the new administration led by Gustavo Petro. "To the new president @petrogustavo, I expressed my support for a transparent and efficient transition."
Gunmen kidnap dozens after attacking churches in NW Nigeria
Gunmen from a criminal gang have kidnapped 36 people after attacking several villages and two churches in northwest Nigeria, a local government official said Monday. "We have established 36 people were kidnapped by the bandits, who attacked the villages in Kajuru local government on Sunday," Aruwan said.
Russian Nobel laureate auctioning medal to benefit Ukraine
Dmitry Muratov, the Russian editor in chief of the independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, on Monday will auction off his Nobel Peace Prize gold medal to benefit children displaced by the war in Ukraine. Heritage Auctions is handling the sale of Muratov's Nobel Medal, which is on the block both online and in person, with the final sale slated for Monday evening in Manhattan.
China offers to mediate Horn of Africa disputes
China on Monday offered to play the role of mediator to resolve disputes in the Horn of Africa, on the opening day of a regional gathering in the Ethiopian capital. "I am ready to provide mediation for the peaceful settlement of disputes, based on the will of the countries in this region," said Xue Bing, Beijing's first special envoy for the Horn of Africa.
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