Germany’s Merz Seeks Second Wind at Party Congress
Merz faces pressure over a limping economy, poor personal approval ratings and the sustained threat of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) ahead of several regional elections.
Author: Wadh Kassim
Venezuela Opposition Figure Questions Amnesty Law
Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia on Friday said there would be “no lasting reconciliation without memory or responsibility” in his country after a criticised amnesty law potentially releasing hundreds of political prisoners was approved.
Turkey Jails Journalist with Germany’s DW for ‘Insulting President’
Alican Uludag was arrested in Ankara on Thursday evening following a warrant issued by the Istanbul public prosecutor’s office, which said it had opened an investigation into him for “insulting” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and “disseminating false news” in connection with “certain posts” on X.
DR Congo, M23 Fighters Trade Accusations Over Ceasefire
Since 2021 the region has laboured under the resurgence of the anti-government armed group M23, which has seized large swathes of territory in the provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu, with the support of Kigali and its armed forces.
South Sudan’s New Cybersecurity Law Alarms Journalists
Several journalists warned of possible misuse of the new legislation signed into law this week by Kiir, drawing parallels to the national security law “which has restricted press freedom since independence,” according to multimedia journalist Woja Emmanuel Wani.
Kompany Says Mourinho Made ‘Huge Mistake’ in Vinicius Racism Row
After the match, Mourinho hit out at Vinicius for inciting Benfica’s players and fans with his celebration following his winning goal in the first leg of the knockout phase play-off tie. UEFA has said it would investigation “allegations of discriminatory behaviour”
Germany’s Merz to Visit China Next Week: Govt
During the two-day visit, Merz will also visit Beijing’s Forbidden City, Chinese robotics firm Unitree, German car company Mercedes-Benz and turbine-maker Siemens Energy, Hille said.
Shahidi: Wanachama wa Chadema Wananitishia mimi Kuja Kutoa Ushahidi
Shahidi huyo alidai kuwa kuna wanachama au wafuasi wa CHADEMA wanaofahamu kuwa anakuja kutoa ushahidi na kwamba walimtishia kwa kumwambia kuwa “lolote baya linaweza kumkuta.”
Epstein Estate Agrees to Settle Victim Claims for up to $35 MN
The settlement is related to victims who said they were “sexually assaulted or abused or trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein between January 1, 1995, and through August 10, 2019,” the date of the disgraced financier’s death in prison, the proposed plan said.
French Minister Pledges Tight Security at Rally for Killed Activist
Quentin Deranque, 23, died from head injuries after being attacked by at least six people on the sidelines of a protest against a politician from the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party in the southeastern city of Lyon last week.
