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South Africa: the rout of the ANC, Nelson Mandela's party, in the municipal elections

The African National Congress (ANC), the party dominating South African politics since the end of apartheid, obtained 30.76% of the votes in the municipal elections, the worst score in its history, according to the final results announced on Sunday by the electoral commission. With no party having won an absolute majority in many municipalities, these results open the way to difficult negotiations to form coalitions at the head of several large cities.

France 24
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Torture in Ukraine: what does this teenager’s photo say?

Pro-Russian circles have relayed a photo and videos that have gone viral, in which a Ukrainian teenager, looking terrified, is escorted. The young man is presented as the victim of a Ukrainian torture center. However, the images are misleading and no proof of torture has been provided.

France 24
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