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ASEAN shouldn’t end up the loser in Myanmar’s election

Myanmar electoral officers count early voting ballots after closing the first phase of the general election at a polling station in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on Dec 28.
Myanmar electoral officers count early voting ballots after closing the first phase of the general election at a polling station in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on Dec 28.

Tunisia sentences top opposition figure Abir Moussi to 12 years

President of Tunisia's Free Destourian Party Abir Moussi speaks to the media during a protest demanding the dissolution of parliament and asking for early legislative elections, in Tunis, Tunisia November 20, 2021. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi
President of Tunisia's Free Destourian Party Abir Moussi speaks to the media during a protest demanding the dissolution of parliament and asking for early legislative elections, in Tunis, Tunisia November 20, 2021. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi

Ramaphosa dismisses Trump’s threat to bar South Africa from 2026 G20 summit

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks during the Global Fund’s Eighth Replenishment Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Sandton on November 21, 2025, ahead of the G20 leaders' Summit.     HENRY NICHOLLS/Pool via REUTERS
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks during the Global Fund’s Eighth Replenishment Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Sandton on November 21, 2025, ahead of the G20 leaders' Summit.     HENRY NICHOLLS/Pool via REUTERS

At least 19 people die in Congo boat accident

Tunisia summons EU ambassador to protest union meeting

Tunisians escalate protests against Saied, demanding return of democracy

Protesters take part in a protest against Tunisia's President Kais Saied, accusing him of entrenching one-man rule through the use of the judiciary and police, in Tunis, Tunisia November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Jihed Abidellaou
Protesters take part in a protest against Tunisia's President Kais Saied, accusing him of entrenching one-man rule through the use of the judiciary and police, in Tunis, Tunisia November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Jihed Abidellaou

The Prabowo doctrine behind move to honour Suharto

Activists during a protest against former Indonesian President Suharto, who was named a national hero, outside the Ministry of Culture building in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Nov 10.
Activists during a protest against former Indonesian President Suharto, who was named a national hero, outside the Ministry of Culture building in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Nov 10.

Tunisia suspends independent media group amid broader crackdown

Protest erupts in Cameroon's Douala as opposition leader rejects Biya victory

Presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary of the Cameroon National Salvation Front (FSNC) speaks during the launch of his electoral campaign in Yagoua, Cameroon September 30, 2025. REUTERS/Desire Danga Essigue
Presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary of the Cameroon National Salvation Front (FSNC) speaks during the launch of his electoral campaign in Yagoua, Cameroon September 30, 2025. REUTERS/Desire Danga Essigue

Tunisia imposes one-month suspension on migrant-rights group

Romdhane Ben Amor of the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights, an independent advocacy group attends a press conference in Tunis, Tunisia May 9, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
Romdhane Ben Amor of the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights, an independent advocacy group attends a press conference in Tunis, Tunisia May 9, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer

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