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Heavy gunfire heard near presidential palace in Guinea-Bissau

Heavy gunfire has been heard in the capital of Guinea-Bissau near the seat of the government, according to media reports. Heavily-armed men surrounded the Palace of Government on Tuesday, where President Umaro Sissoco Embalo and Prime Minister Nuno Gomes Nabiam were believed to have gone to attend a cabinet meeting. The presidential palace is located on the edge of the capital close to the airport….

Spain's population dilemma: Country grapples with vanishing towns

According to government statistics, half of Spain’s municipalities are at risk of losing their population. These are primarily towns of fewer than 1000 people. But the data shows this issue is no longer confined to just rural areas. People are also moving out of provincial capitals and small to medium-sized cities. To reverse the trend, this year, the European Union gave Spain more than $11bn…

Barbados becomes republic removing Queen Elizabeth II as head of state – BBC News

Barbados has become the world’s newest republic, officially removing Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. In an overnight ceremony in the capital, Bridgetown, Dame Sandra Mason was sworn in as president. The Prince of Wales and Barbadian singer Rihanna attended the event, which coincided with the country’s 55th anniversary of independence. In a speech, Prince Charles acknowledged the “appalling atrocity of slavery” the…

Hondurans to vote in presidential election amid fears of fraud

Hondurans will be voting in a presidential election in the coming hours. But the campaign season has been mired in controversy over fears of fraud and dozens of political candidates have been killed on the campaign trail. Some 7,400 electoral observers will monitor polls across Honduras, in what many believe to be the most polarized election season in recent memory. Al Jazeera’s @Manuel Rapalo reports…

Uganda boosts security after deadly suicide attacks

Security forces in Uganda have increased patrols following recent suicide attacks that killed four people in the capital Kampala. Up to 100 people have been arrested since Tuesday and six people have been killed. Police say the Allied Democratic Forces, which originated in Uganda but are based in the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo now, carried out the attacks. – Follow us on Twitter:…

Uganda’s capital Kampala hit by twin suicide bombings: Police

At least three civilians have been killed in a double suicide bombing in the Ugandan capital Kampala. One explosion happened near a checkpoint at the central police station and the second near the Parliament building. Three attackers also died in the blast and Ugandan police said a fourth was arrested and a suicide vest found at his home. Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi has more. –…

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