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Map of Senagal locating the capital Dakar and Ziguinchor.

Presidential Hopes Darken For Senegal's Sonko

Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko's presidential plans have been blighted by a fresh barrage of criminal charges and the dissolution of his party ahead of next February's elections.
Afghan women walk past a closed beauty parlour in Kabul on July 25, 2023

US Delegation Presses Taliban In Doha On Women's Rights

US officials met with Taliban representatives in Doha, where they denounced the deteriorating human rights situation in Afghanistan -- particularly for women and girls, according to a statement from the State Department on Monday.
Mass tourism is one of Venice's problems, UNESCO says

UNESCO Recommends Putting Venice On Heritage Danger List

The UN's cultural agency UNESCO on Monday recommended that Venice be added to its list of world heritage in danger, saying the Italian authorities needed to step up efforts to secure the historic city and its surrounding lagoon.
Ryan said US participation in the Talisman Sabre exercise demonstrated the US commitment to its partners

US General Says Allies Key To Counter China In Pacific

The United States will rely on allies rather than a major expansion of its own forces to counter any Chinese military risk in the Pacific, a US general has told AFP. Beijing enjoys "very clear" advantages in the region, said Major General Joseph Ryan, commander of the 12,000-strong 25th Infantry Division on Oahu, Hawaii.

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