
Joe Biden’s executive orders on inauguration day
A series of executive orders signed by President Biden on inauguration day mark a radical departure from the United States’ trajectory under Trump.
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A series of executive orders signed by President Biden on inauguration day mark a radical departure from the United States’ trajectory under Trump.
Incumbent president Museveni has been declared the winner of Uganda’s elections by the electoral commission, amidst claims of irregularities.
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A look at the events behind the recent violence in Uganda, where riots broke out following opposition candidate Bobi Wine’s arrest, leaving 45 people dead.
The consequences of the coronavirus in Peru go far beyond health and the economy as lockdown has led to the disappearance of thousands of girls and women.