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Erdogan tendrá un tercer mandato en Turquía, autoridad electoral confirma reelección
EL UNIVERSAL
La junta electoral de Turquía certificó el jueves los resultados del balotaje del 28 mayo y confirmó la reelección para un tercer mandato de Recep Tayyip Erdogan, que ha sido la fuerza dominante en la política turca en las últimas dos décadas.

Iraq announces plans for $17 billion transportation project linking Asia to Europe
ABC NEWS
Iraq’s prime minister on Saturday announced plans for a $17 billion regional transportation project intended to facilitate the flow of goods from Asia to Europe.

With no more Covid restrictions, Asia’s drug cartels are thriving, UN report warns
CNN
The synthetic drug trade in Asia is roaring to “extreme levels,” with crime groups establishing new trafficking routes to evade enforcement crackdowns and methamphetamine prices hitting fresh lows, according to a new report released Friday.

Opposition sues South Africa government to force Putin arrest

ALJAZEERA

The ICC warrant to arrest Putin has launched a debate in South Africa which now faces a diplomatic dilemma ahead of the BRICS summit.

C.Africa president calls referendum on new constitution

AFRICA NEWS

President Faustin Archange Touadera of the Central African Republic said Tuesday that he would call a referendum on a new constitution that would allow him to seek a new term.

Una condena de dos años al opositor senegalés Ousmane Sonko provoca un estallido de protestas

EL PAÍS

El tribunal absuelve al líder político de la acusación de violación, pero le sentencia por “corrupción de jóvenes” y su participación en las elecciones de 2024 queda en duda.

Africa will be transformed by the potential of AI and data – if we can get investment
THE GUARDIAN
As we see the artificial intelligence furore sweep across continents, one thing is clear: Africans have a goldmine at our fingertips. A rapidly growing population of 1.4 billion people, 70% under the age of 30, combined with huge growth in AI investments, creates a potent recipe for Africa. We will not sit back and wait for the rest of the world to reap our rewards.

Egypt seeks larger diplomatic role in Middle East
THE JERUSALEM POST
In the wake of Turkey’s recent elections Egypt was one of the countries that quickly reached out to discuss increasing diplomatic ties between Cairo and Ankara. While in the past Egypt and Turkey had tensions, today Egypt is not only reaching out to Ankara but also hosting a large delegation from the Palestinian Authority and also doing outreach to Iran. This showcases Cairo’s new role in the region in which it is channeling the larger diplomatic engagement that is taking place across the Middle East. In addition, this is part of Egypt’s return to its historic role as a powerful country in the region and a center of dialogue.