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Police and doctors urge ban on national fireworks – DW – 12/31/2024
Germany’s GDP police union and the German Medical Association were among those calling for a nationwide ban on private fireworks ahead of New Year’s celebrations on Tuesday. News Although fireworks are only allowed for a limited number of hours from New Year’s Eve to New Year’s Day, several cases of their careless use have already … Read more
Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave, the latest African country to do so
Abidjan, Ivory Coast – Ivory Coast announced on Tuesday that French troops would leave the country after a decades-long military presence. It is the latest African nation to reduce military ties with its former colonial power. Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara said the withdrawal would begin in January. France has about 600 troops in Ivory Coast. … Read more
Why kidnappings in Kenya are a national security threat – DW – 12/31/2024
Kenyan youth demanding a stronger economy and a brighter future have been clashing with government forces in protests since June. Violence on the streets of Nairobi and other parts of the country has largely reduced in recent months following a number of symbolic initiatives by President William Ruto. But the story of the young protesters … Read more
Macron admits mistake on early elections in New Year’s speech
Paris— In a rare moment of remorse, French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday he recognized that his decision to hold early parliamentary elections in June had created more political instability in the country. The speech foreshadows a tumultuous 2024 for Macron, who surprised the country by calling early elections halfway through the year, a gambit … Read more
French forces to withdraw from Ivory Coast, President Ouattara says
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said in an end-of-year address on Tuesday that the French military would hand over control of its military base in the capital Abidjan in January 2025 and noted that Ivorians should be proud of their own armed forces. Source link
Happy New Year from Eye on Africa!
In tonight’s edition, a fierce debate has emerged in Tunisia over how to repatriate fighters who joined extremist groups in Syria and their children. Also, a new animal park in Gabon that used to be frequented only by ousted president Ali Bongo and his powerful friends and acquaintances is now open to all. And after … Read more
Why deployment of Chinese ballistic missile in Tibet? Is the fear from India or some other reason?
China India issue: China is already competing to become the most powerful country in the world. Till a few years ago this path used to be easy. Because it used to get challenge only from America but now it is getting challenge from India also. The deployment of America’s Guam military base in the South … Read more
Pakistan sees rise in deadly attacks in 2024 – DW – 12/31/2024
Pakistan faces an alarming rise in terrorist attacks in 2024, an annual report on Tuesday showed, as militants launched new deadly attacks in the north-west. An Islamabad-based research group said the figures make 2024 the deadliest in nine years for Pakistani security services. What do the figures look like? The Center for Research and Security … Read more
H1b Visa Workers Survey Doesn’t America Need More H-1B Visa Workers? The data from this poll was shocking — a Rasmussen poll revealed that 60 percent of likely American voters don’t think we need more H1B visa workers for white-collar jobs.
Washington: The survey results give an idea of the opinion of Americans amid the controversy over H-1B visas required for jobs for foreign citizens, including Indians, in America. According to the poll, 60% of American voters do not believe that America needs more H-1B visa holders. Probable voters are registered voters who have a certain … Read more