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South Africa to host BRICS summit despite Putin arrest warrant, Ethiopia seeks to join the bloc

South Africa confirmed it will host the BRICS summit in August as planned, amid speculation that the event may move to China, while Ethiopia has become the latest country to have asked to join the bloc of emerging markets. In March, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin […]

Rights groups lambast Libyan Interior Minister for discriminating against women

Libya’s interior ministry based in Tripoli sparked rights groups’ outcry when he unveiled a plan to install morality police that would enforce Hijab for women. The interior minister announced that patrols would start next month to ensure women wear “descent clothing,” prevent gender mixing in public spaces, and target young men with “strange” haircuts. He […]

Chinese EV Maker Zeekr Launches Premium Electric Vehicles in Morocco

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr has officially entered the Moroccan market through a strategic partnership with Tractafric Motors Morocco, introducing two premium electric models with a third planned for later this year. Founded in 2021 by Geely Holding Group, Zeekr aims to meet growing demand for high-end sustainable mobility solutions in the North African kingdom. […]