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Last update: 11 hours agoImmigration Shockwave: A secret recording of Ireland’s former PM Bertie Ahern—saying he “worry about the Africans” and “we can’t be taking in people from the Congo”—has triggered fresh backlash and calls for an apology, with officials stressing it’s never acceptable to target groups by race or religion. Congo Migration Fallout: The U.S. deportation crackdown continues to reverberate as Latin American nationals sent to Congo describe shackled transfers and hotel confinement, leaving their futures uncertain. Debt Pressure in the Region: Zimbabwe has been flagged among Africa’s most debt-distressed economies after a reported US$23bn public debt overshoot, underscoring how fiscal stress is spreading across the continent. Cobalt Crackdown: Congo’s state cobalt agency says it will work with industrial firms to carve out regulated “squares” for artisanal miners to reduce illegal, unsafe mining inside major concessions. World Cup Politics: Belgium omitted Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia from its 26-man squad, reigniting talk of a possible switch to Ghana. Forests Under Strain: Tropical primary forest loss fell 36% year-on-year, but remains far above what’s needed to meet 2030 deforestation goals.
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