By Thalif Deen
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When Democracy Freezes, Autocrats Rise
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Security Council’s Deep Concern Over United States’ Venezuela Action
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‘This Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill Can Still Be Blocked – but Only With Sustained International Pressure’
By CIVICUS
Jan 2 2026 -
CIVICUS discusses Kazakhstan’s anti-LGBTQI+ bill with Temirlan Baimash, activist and co-founder of QUEER KZ youth initiative, a Kazakhstani LGBTQI+ organisation.
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EBC Financial Group Highlights Digital Payments Growth Reshaping South Africa’s Economy
Rapid adoption of cashless transactions strengthens inclusion and stronger economic participation
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Jan. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EBC [...] Read more »