African activists face uphill battle on LGBT rights

A new wave of anti-LGBT sentiment is manifesting in both new legislation and a spike in incidents

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Islamabad is far from curbing Pakistani Taliban threat

The government has announced a one-month ceasefire with the Pakistani Taliban Movement

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Hardliners are again in the spotlight following a wave of violence against Hindus

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The defence ministry and army have undergone major leadership changes as part of President Kabore's reform efforts

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The country will aim to accelerate economic revival during the election-filled year

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Opposition unity under a new leader has made unseating Prime Minister Orban in the 2022 elections a real possibility

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One of Nigeria's largest Pentecostal churches has seen a major succession struggle following the death of its founder

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Tensions between Tehran and Baku have laid bare deeper geopolitical shifts

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Vaccination uptake has slowed, with around 66% of adults vaccinated against COVID-19

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Early parliamentary polls held under a new electoral law significantly increased the number of Sadrist seats

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