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France’s military is being ousted from more African countries. Here’s why
3 days, 10 hours ago

France’s military is being ousted from more African countries. Here’s why

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — It’s been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa, as its influence on the continent faces the biggest challenge in decades. “Chad’s decision marks the final nail in the coffin of France’s post-colonial military dominance in the entire Sahel region,” said Mucahid Durmaz, a senior analyst at global risk consultancy Verisk …

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Is Francafrique ending? Why Senegal is cutting military ties with France
1 week ago

Is Francafrique ending? Why Senegal is cutting military ties with France

Al Jazeera  

A wave of African countries is pushing the former coloniser back, but Senegal is the only one without a military government in power. In Senegal, a country bustling with French-owned businesses and nationals, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s recent announcement that France should shut down its military bases should have come as a surprise. Beverly Ochieng, a Dakar-based researcher with intelligence …

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Yankees to acquire closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Chad Durbin, AP source says
1 week, 2 days ago

Yankees to acquire closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Chad Durbin, AP source says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The New York Yankees have agreed to acquire All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press. Williams was 14 for 15 in save chances with a 1.25 ERA, striking out 38 and walking 11 in 21 2/3 innings. …

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UAE has long been accused of supplying weapons to Sudan rebels. Here's how it's happening
1 week, 3 days ago

UAE has long been accused of supplying weapons to Sudan rebels. Here's how it's happening

Firstpost  

Since the start of the war, dozens of cargo planes from the United Arab Emirates have landed at a small airstrip in eastern Chad. Image sources: Amnesty International/Reuters Since Sudan’s civil war broke out in April 2023, multiple allegations have surfaced accusing the United Arab Emirates of supplying arms to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces. The UAE has rejected allegations of …

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Pharrell Williams tells his life story in Piece by Piece, a music biopic made entirely out of Lego
1 week, 4 days ago

Pharrell Williams tells his life story in Piece by Piece, a music biopic made entirely out of Lego

ABC  

For a fleeting moment last decade, Lego cinema was poised to be the next big thing. Fast facts about Piece by Piece What: The story of how Pharrell Williams became a world-famous movie producer, told entirely in Lego Starring: Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg Directed by: Morgan Neville When: In cinemas now Likely to make you feel: …

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Tokyo on two wheels: Why you should experience Japan’s busiest city by bike
1 week, 4 days ago

Tokyo on two wheels: Why you should experience Japan’s busiest city by bike

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Although you don’t see so many bikes in the centre, in these back streets everyone is cycling – whether that’s …

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France flies out 2 Mirage fighter jets from Chad to signal beginning of military withdrawal
1 week, 6 days ago

France flies out 2 Mirage fighter jets from Chad to signal beginning of military withdrawal

Associated Press  

PARIS — France flew out the two Mirage fighter jets it had stationed in Chad on Tuesday, signaling the beginning of its withdrawal of military forces from the former French colony in central Africa that last month broke off its defense cooperation agreement with Paris. The Mirage 2000-D fighters took off after midday from a French base in the capital, …

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Hundreds of people in Chad protest against the French military presence in the country
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Hundreds of people in Chad protest against the French military presence in the country

Associated Press  

N’DJAMENA, Chad — Hundreds of people marched in Chad on Friday to call for the withdrawal of French troops from the country, a week after the Central African country ended a military agreement with its former colonial ruler. Protesters in the capital, N’Djamena, chanted “Chad for us, France out!” with some holding banners that read, “We do not want to …

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Woman who conspired to kill her 2 children can be tried in the death of her estranged husband
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Woman who conspired to kill her 2 children can be tried in the death of her estranged husband

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — A woman convicted of conspiring to kill her two youngest children and another woman was found competent on Thursday to stand trial on additional charges. Two court-appointed doctors in Arizona deemed Lori Vallow Daybell fit to face charges of conspiring to kill her estranged husband, Charles Vallow, and a niece’s ex-spouse. Chad Daybell became Vallow Daybell’s fifth husband …

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Donald Trump’s Drug Enforcement Pick Chad Chronister Withdraws
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Donald Trump’s Drug Enforcement Pick Chad Chronister Withdraws

ABP News  

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the Drug Enforcement Administration, Chad Chronister, announced on Tuesday that he was withdrawing from consideration. Reacting to this Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky criticised Trump’s selection in a post on X on Sunday, saying the sheriff “should be disqualified” over his enforcement of Covid-19 protocols. After Chronister’s withdrawal Tuesday, Massie said in a separate …

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Threat of RSF invasion looms over el-Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Threat of RSF invasion looms over el-Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur

Al Jazeera  

Displaced people are taking up arms to defend themselves against the paramilitary and the atrocities it is known for. “Since 2004, the Janjaweed has been raping us and killing women and girls.” RSF closing in By November 2023, the RSF had conquered four Darfur states – South, East, West and Central – and looked like it would soon take the …

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They fled war in Sudan. But they haven’t been able to flee the hunger
2 weeks, 6 days ago

They fled war in Sudan. But they haven’t been able to flee the hunger

Associated Press  

ADRE, Chad — For months, Aziza Abrahim fled from one village in Sudan to the next as people were slaughtered. “We don’t have anything to eat because of the war,” Abrahim said, cradling her 1-year-old daughter under the sheet where she now shelters, days after crossing into Chad. Some 24,000 people have been killed and millions displaced during Sudan’s civil …

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Chad ends a defense cooperation agreement with its former colonial ruler France
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Chad ends a defense cooperation agreement with its former colonial ruler France

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — Chad’s government said it was ending a defense cooperation agreement with France in order to redefine the nation’s sovereignty from its former colonial ruler. The decision marks a historic turning point since the Central African nation gained independence more than six decades ago, foreign ministry spokesperson Abderaman Koulamallah said in a statement Thursday. Chad was one of …

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Chad ends military cooperation with France
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Chad ends military cooperation with France

Al Jazeera  

As Sahel nations move closer to Russia, Chad’s top diplomat says country is ‘very jealous of its sovereignty’. Chad has said it is ending its defence cooperation agreement with former colonial power France, a move that will require French soldiers to leave the Central African country. Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah called France “an essential partner” but said it “must now …

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UN investigates sexual exploitation allegations against aid workers in Chad following AP story
3 weeks, 5 days ago

UN investigates sexual exploitation allegations against aid workers in Chad following AP story

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — The United Nations in Chad has launched an internal investigation, following an Associated Press report on allegations of sexual exploitation of Sudanese refugees, which included aid workers. Earlier this month, the AP reported accusations by some Sudanese women and girls that men, including those meant to protect them such as humanitarian workers and local security forces, had …

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‘General Hospital’ actor Chad Duell leaving ABC soap opera after 14-year stint
4 weeks ago

‘General Hospital’ actor Chad Duell leaving ABC soap opera after 14-year stint

LA Times  

The final “General Hospital” episode starring Chad Duell, pictured in 2019, will come next year, according to an executive producer of the show. Chad Duell is signing himself out of “General Hospital.” The Daytime Emmy-winning soap star said Saturday that he’s leaving the Port Charles-set daytime drama after a 14-year stint. “After many incredible years with General Hospital, I’ve decided …

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AP Week in Pictures: Global
1 month ago

AP Week in Pictures: Global

Associated Press  

Nov. 15-21, 2024 A new volcanic eruption started on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print A Palestinian little girl queues for food in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print People browse through books …

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Chad Michael Murray fell in love with dance on ‘The Merry Gentlemen,’ but it also terrified him
1 month ago

Chad Michael Murray fell in love with dance on ‘The Merry Gentlemen,’ but it also terrified him

LA Times  

Chad Michael Murray is currently deep in thought. Lounging behind a desk at the Plaza Hotel in New York City, Murray — who now rocks a bit of scruff with a hint of gray — is still nearly identical to his past alter-egos, like the charming protagonist Lucas Scott in “One Tree Hill” and Chilton bad-boy Tristan Dugray in “Gilmore …

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Are Indians driving birth tourism in Canada? Here's the truth
1 month ago

Are Indians driving birth tourism in Canada? Here's the truth

India Today  

In a video that has now gone viral, a Canadian claimed that pregnant Indian women were flooding Canadian birth clinics and hospitals. This X user, who went by the name Chad Eros, also said the Indian women fly to Canada especially to give birth there for Canadian citizenship for the baby and the parents. The nurse told my niece that …

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Women who escaped war in Sudan say they’re being forced to have sex to survive
1 month ago

Women who escaped war in Sudan say they’re being forced to have sex to survive

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Women who fled war in …

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Indigenous peoples, impacted by climate change, raise alarm about the planet at COP29
1 month ago

Indigenous peoples, impacted by climate change, raise alarm about the planet at COP29

Associated Press  

BAKU, Azerbaijan — They share stories of rising seas, burning trees, contaminated water and disease. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Flora Vano, 39 Indigenous community: Melenasian Location: Port Vila, Vanuatu “Sea level rise is eating us up. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Puyr dos …

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Canadian citizen sparks outrage with claim that Indian women fly to Canada for free births, citizenship at taxpayer cost
1 month, 1 week ago

Canadian citizen sparks outrage with claim that Indian women fly to Canada for free births, citizenship at taxpayer cost

Hindustan Times  

Amid growing diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, a viral video has added fuel to the fire, further igniting the ongoing debate about immigration and healthcare policies. The video, shared by Canadian user Chad Eros on X, claims that Canadian maternity wards are being flooded by pregnant Indian women who are flying to Canada to give birth and secure Canadian …

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They fled war in Sudan. Now, women in refugee camps say they’re being forced to have sex to survive
1 month, 1 week ago

They fled war in Sudan. Now, women in refugee camps say they’re being forced to have sex to survive

Associated Press  

ADRE, Chad — Crossing into Chad, the 27-year-old thought she’d left the horrors of Sudan’s war behind: the bodies she ran over while fleeing, the screams of girls being raped, the disappearance of her husband when gunmen attacked. Yewande Odia, the United Nations Population’s Fund representative in Chad, said sexual exploitation is a serious violation. U.N. agencies said displacement camps …

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He's 14. He loves soccer. He's the sole caregiver for his little twin brothers
1 month, 1 week ago

He's 14. He loves soccer. He's the sole caregiver for his little twin brothers

NPR  

He's the sole caregiver for his little twin brothers toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR When I meet him, 14-year-old Mahamat Djouma is doing what many teenagers do in their spare time: dribbling a soccer ball with his foot. "Nobody's looking out, really, for people who fall through the cracks of assistance because there are too many new people coming in," says …

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