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For political activists, Twitter packs a vital punch
For political activists, Twitter packs a vital punch
World
by  AFP

From the Arab Spring uprisings to the MeToo movement in which women spoke up about sexual assaults, Twitter has proven itself a formidable ally for political activists and opposition groups, one whose reach and impact would be difficult to replace.

Experts warn against bringing rebels into army to end Congo fighting
Experts warn against bringing rebels into army to end Congo fighting
Africa
by  AFP

DR Congo's army once absorbed rebels into its ranks as a way to end conflict, but as the country struggles with an offensive by the M23 militia in the east, experts caution against reviving the policy. Congolese leaders put an end to the policy in 2013, judging it ineffective, but Djoli went further, saying its "ramshackle" implementation had led to the army being "infiltrated."

Russian lawmakers approve bill banning LGBTQ 'propaganda'
Russian lawmakers approve bill banning LGBTQ 'propaganda'
World
by  AFP

Russian lawmakers unanimously approved a bill banning all forms of LGBTQ "propaganda" in a final reading on Thursday, as Moscow presses ahead with its conservative drive at home while its troops fight in Ukraine. This rhetoric has only strengthened since he sent troops into Ukraine on February 24, isolating Moscow and leading to an unprecedented crackdown at home.

Spanish PM sets sights on international role
Spanish PM sets sights on international role
World
by  AFP

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will on Sunday become president of an international socialist grouping, a potential springboard to a major post on the world stage. A year before a general election in Spain, which polls suggest he will struggle to win, Sanchez is the only candidate to head the Socialist International (SI) -- an umbrella group of 132 centre-left parties from around the world.