Mozambique to fight for extradition of former finance minister over debt scandal
Mozambique’s government is to fight for the extradition from South Africa of former finance minister Manuel Chang, who the United States is seeking to put on trial, according to a letter from a law firm seen by Reuters.
South African lawmakers to discuss fitness for office of anti-graft watchdog
A South African parliamentary committee will discuss a request to look into the fitness to hold office of Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane after a recess period, most likely in early September, the committee said on Wednesday.
Kremlin critic to Putin: Allow free election or face weekly protests
A hunger-striking opposition politician and close ally of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has warned Russian authorities to allow a free and fair election in Moscow later this year or face weekly street protests and rising discontent.
Albania launches online billing to fight tax evasion
Albania will roll out an online invoicing system in January to stop businesses evading taxes, raise revenue and bring the tax system into line with practices in the European Union which it wants to join, officials said on Wednesday.
Germany will not join U.S.-led mission in Strait of Hormuz: Maas
Germany will not participate in a U.S.-led naval mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, close to Iran, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Wednesday.
Spanish homeless camp in tourist hotspot to demand housing
About 150 homeless people have set up tents outside El Prado museum in Madrid, a tourist hotspot, to demand secure housing and send a message to local officials that “we are not invisible”.
Banned Nigerian Shi’ite group suspends street protests
A banned Nigerian Shi’ite Muslim group on Wednesday said it had suspended a series of protests calling for the release of its detained leader and will temporarily seek other avenues to secure his release.
Mexico to adjust tax framework to realities of digital economy
Mexico’s government will propose adjusting the tax system to address the “realities” of the digital economy and e-commerce when the 2020 budget is presented in September, Finance Ministry official Francisco Arias said on Wednesday.
Dutchman sentenced over horse meat scandal arrested in Spain
Spanish police have arrested a Dutch meat trader sentenced in France for his role in a 2013 scam that passed off cheap horse meat as pricier beef to various ready-made meals and burger producers across Europe.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro snubs French foreign minister for haircut
Brazil’s right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro canceled a meeting this week with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian – getting a haircut instead – amid deepening tensions over climate change policy that could endanger the EU-Mercosur trade accord….
