New Congo government shows influence of former president
Congo’s prime minister announced a new government on Monday, eight months after President Felix Tshisekedi won an election, with around two thirds of posts going to allies of former president Joseph Kabila.
Brazil government’s approval rating slumps to 29%: pollster CNT/MDA
The government of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro saw its approval rating plunge to 29.4% from a previous level of 39% in February, according to a poll by CNT/MDA on Monday.
CEO of South Africa firm linked to graft allegations killed in car crash
The CEO of a South African services firm linked to graft allegations and a controversial donation to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s campaign to lead the governing African National Congress has died in a car accident, his family said on Monday.
Lebanon’s Aoun: Israeli drone strikes like ‘declaration of war’
President Michel Aoun said on Monday Lebanon had a right to defend itself after Israeli drone strikes that he likened to a “declaration of war”.
Spanish navy detonate Civil War shell found off Barcelona beach
Spanish navy specialists on Monday detonated an old explosive device dating back to the Spanish Civil War that had been found underwater just off one of Barcelona’s most popular beaches, police said.
EU should not listen to lawmakers who want to stop Brexit: UK official
EU leaders should pay no heed to British lawmakers who say they can stop Brexit, a senior UK government source said on Monday, repeating Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s line that Britain will leave the bloc on Oct. 31 with or without a deal.
Lebanon’s Aoun says Israeli drone strikes like a declaration of war
Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun said on Monday his country had a right to defend itself after Israeli drone strikes that were like a “declaration of war”.
Don’t treat Amazon like a ‘colony’, says Brazil’s Bolsonaro
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Monday the idea of creating an international alliance to save the Amazon rainforest would be treating Brazil like “a colony or no man’s land,” calling it an attack on the country’s sovereignty.
Australian PM says UK’s Johnson convinced him he can deliver Brexit
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said his meeting with counterpart Boris Johnson had left him convinced that the British leader could deliver Brexit, speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a G7 summit.
Italy government deal looks closer as PD drops Conte veto
A deal on forming a government in Italy between the 5-Star Movement and the opposition Democratic Party (PD) looked closer on Monday after the PD dropped a veto on Giuseppe Conte serving another term as prime minister.
