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Jacob Zuma ANC
Wednesday, February 7

SOUTH AFRICAN POLITICS Ruling ANC to hold a special meeting to discuss fate of President…

Cuba Internet
US sponsors controversial forum to drive free internet access in Cuba

Today, government and non-governmental representatives will assemble in Washington, DC for the first public meeting…

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EU lawmakers to debate controversial Romanian corruption law rollback

EU lawmakers will convene in Strasbourg today to consider how proposed changes to member-country Romania’s…

Etihad Emirates UAE US Aviation Industry
US and UAE to begin informal talks on Emirates, Etihad arrangement

US representatives will engage in discussions with their Emirati counterparts today aimed at securing greater…

Jacob Zuma ANC
South Africa’s ruling party will hold high-level talks on the future of Jacob Zuma

Update: the ANC has announced it will postpone this meeting until February 17, citing “constructive…

Brexit negotiations
No deal: the Brexit no one wants, but might still get

The worst-case scenario for Brexit – a “no deal” exit – is shaping up as a distinct possibility.

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Kenya’s NASA opposition alliance to protest as tensions escalate once more

Kenya’s opposition National Super Alliance (NASA), led by its leader Raila Odinga, will march to…

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Macron will meet Corsican nationalists on Tuesday but avoid making concessions

Today, French President Emmanuel Macron will visit the French territorial collectivity of Corsica to address…

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker looks on before addressing the European Parliament during a debate on The State of the European Union in Strasbourg
European Union to unveil West Balkan expansion strategy paper on Tuesday

The EU will launch its enlargement plan today meant to kickstart long-stalled membership negotiations with…

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker looks on before addressing the European Parliament during a debate on The State of the European Union in Strasbourg
Tuesday, February 6

EUROPEAN UNION EXPANSION West Balkan strategy paper to be unveiled in Brussels The EU will…