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Africa February 29, 2024

Prominent opposition leader killed in attack he led against Chad's security agency

Chadian opposition leader Yaya Dillo is now among those confirmed dead following an attack he led against the central African country's national security agency this week.

Africa February 29, 2024

Ghana's LGBTQ crackdown draws ire of UN, international rights groups

A bill criminalizing virtually all LGBTQ behavior has passed the Ghanaian parliament, drawing sharp criticism from international organizations and rights groups.

Belarus February 29, 2024

Belarus to consider ban on promoting homosexuality

A bill outlawing the promotion of homosexuality and other behavior considered unfavorable by Belarus' authoritarian government is set to be considered by lawmakers.

The European Union February 29, 2024

Balkan leaders vow to bring economies in line with EU regulations on road to membership

Leaders of Balkan countries have pledged their commitment to a new European Union financial aid plan aimed at boosting their economies with the ultimate goal of joining the EU.

Europe February 28, 2024

Moldova breakaway region appeals to Russia for protection as domestic tensions flare

Transnistria, a pro-Russian breakaway region in Moldova, made an appeal to Moscow for protection on Wednesday amid worsening tensions with the pro-Western government in Chișinău.

Africa February 28, 2024

Bill criminalizing LGBTQ community advances in Ghana

The Ghanaian Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill criminalizing the LGBTQ community and its supporters, drawing the ire of activists in the comparatively liberal African nation.

Venezuelan Political Crisis February 28, 2024

Venezuelan government and various coalitions propose more than 20 dates for presidential election

A proposal with more than 20 election dates drafted by Venezuela's government will be presented to the politically torn nation's National Electoral Council.

Europe February 28, 2024

Legislation rejecting same-sex marriage advances in Czech Parliament

The lower house of the Czech Republic's Parliament has passed legislation rejecting the right to same-sex marriage and limiting adoption by homosexual couples.

Africa February 28, 2024

Day after election date set in Chad, opposition group attacks security agency in capital

An attack on Chad's National State Security Agency was carried out by an opposition group headed by the current president's cousin, Yaya Dillo.

POLITICS February 28, 2024

New poll finds as many nations hold elections, democracy's appeal is slipping

Across 24 surveyed countries by Pew Global Attitudes Research, about half of those surveyed no longer describe democracy as a "very good" system since their last poll in 2017.

Europe February 27, 2024

King Harald V of Norway hospitalized with infection on Malaysia trip

King Harald V of Norway was reportedly hospitalized with an infection while vacationing in Malaysia, according to the Norwegian royal house.