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Philippine activists vow to 'never forget' Marcos era abuses
Philippine activists vow to 'never forget' Marcos era abuses
World
by  AFP

Philippine activists vowed Wednesday to "never forget" the human rights abuses under former dictator Ferdinand Marcos as they marked 50 years since his imposition of martial law. "The Marcoses need to at least acknowledge their role in those dark days," said Carlos Conde, a researcher for Human Rights Watch, as activists and victims marked the 50th anniversary.

Brentford star Mbeumo eyes World Cup place with Cameroon
Brentford star Mbeumo eyes World Cup place with Cameroon
Africa
by  AFP

France-born English Premier League forward Bryan Mbeumo hopes switching national team loyalty to Cameroon can win him a place at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Tunisia Consistently poor World Cup performers Tunisia will face Africa Cup of Nations surprise packets the Comoros and star-studded Brazil in France.

Germany reaches deal to nationalise troubled gas giant Uniper
Germany reaches deal to nationalise troubled gas giant Uniper
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Germany has reached a deal to nationalise troubled gas giant Uniper, the government said Wednesday, as the energy sector reels from the fallout of Russia's war in Ukraine. Russia's war in Ukraine has triggered an earthquake on European energy markets, cranked up the pressure on suppliers and raised fears of possible shortages over the winter.

Europe's cars get a second life in Africa, but at a cost
Europe's cars get a second life in Africa, but at a cost
Africa
by  AFP

His Toyota Matrix has driven the equivalent of four times around the world and it would never pass an inspection in Europe. Adebiyi's Matrix Toyota went into circulation in 2004 in Canada, before it was shipped by sea 15 years later to Benin, where it was purchased by a first owner, who then sold it to him.