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Immigration spurs record growth in Canada‘s population

By Anadolu Agency Canada’s population, spurred by immigration, jumped by over 1 million last year, the largest increase since the Second World War baby boom, Statistics Canada (StatCan) reported Wednesday. The growth raised the population to 39.57 million, with international migration accounting for 96% of the increase, StatCan said in a news release. It cements

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President Guelleh’s Iron Grip on Djibouti Erodes

Black Agenda Report Dr. Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad The legacy of colonialism and interference from the U.S. and other states keeps Djibouti’s president in office after 25 years. Djibouti needs democracy and sovereignty for its people. Djibouti is a tiny country of one million people, formerly French Somaliland, sitting on the mouth of the Red Sea,

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Not America or U.K. Find Out the African Country Named Highest Taxed Country in the World

Citizens protesting against high rates of taxation By The African Exponent Côte d’Ivoire has been named the country with the highest personal income tax rates globally. Only Finland (56.95%), Japan (55.97%), Denmark (55.90%), and Austria (55%) closely follow Côte d’Ivoire. No other African country makes it to the top-ten list of highest-taxed countries in 2023.

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Kenya approves extradition of citizens to China, Italy

By The East African Kenya’s Cabinet on Tuesday endorsed separate bilateral treaties with China and Italy that will see Nairobi extradite its own citizens to the two countries if they break laws there. The new arrangement now awaits the nod of the National Assembly to be formally ratified. China tried to have its nationals suspected

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UK’s asylum bill at variance with obligations under int’l human rights : UN human rights chief

By Anadolu Agency UK’s draft asylum legislation would be at variance with its obligations under international human rights and refugee law, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk told Anadolu in an interview to mark the annual International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. “I am deeply concerned at this legislation that would

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Uganda’s President Museveni tells Hassan Sheikh to prioritise peace

File Photo/Somali Times President Museveni has urged the people of Somalia to consider building a People’s National Army with the correct ideology of defending their country for peace to prevail. He said the country needs to stabilise so as to raise enough resources for self-sustenance. according to Daily Monitor reported. This was during a meeting

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China will work with Russia to promote a multi-polar world: Xi

China’s President Xi Jinping and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin: Credit Photo/Twitter By Anadolu Agency China’s President Xi Jinping on Monday said that Beijing will work with Russia to “promote a multi-polar world.” On his ninth trip to Russia since being first elected as president in 2013, Xi said: “China will work with Russia to uphold

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US Security Assistance to Somalia

U.S. forces host a range day with the Danab Brigade in Somalia, May 9, 2021. Special Operations Command Africa remains engaged with partner forces in Somalia in order to promote safety and stability across the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zoe Russell) Stimson Center By Elias Yousif On Tuesday, February

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Kenyan opposition politicians arrested, tear gassed during protests

Supporters of the Azimio La Umoja (Declaration of Unity) One Kenya Alliance run as they clash with police during a nationwide protest over the cost of living and against Kenyan President William Ruto’s government, in Nairobi, Kenya March 20, 2023. Photographer Monicah Mwangi By Reuters Kenyan police tear gassed the leader of the opposition on

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China’s Xi meeting Putin in boost for isolated Russia leader

File – Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin enter a hall for talks in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, June 5, 2019. The Chinese government said Xi would visit Moscow from March 20, to March 22, 2023, but gave no indication when he departed. The Russian government said Xi was due

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