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Senegal: power cuts return as Dakar swelters in the heat

After years of largely stabilising its electricity supply, Senegal is once again facing power cuts, with outages returning to Dakar in September. The blackouts are fuelling frustration among residents as the capital endures a spell of intense heat.

Senegal: power cuts return as Dakar swelters in the heat

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Japan law banning under-18s from election campaigning unconstitutional

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A Japanese court on Friday ruled that the law banning those aged under 18 from taking part in election campaigning is unconstitutiona

  • Japanese court declares under-18 election campaigning ban unconstitutional.
  • Plaintiffs argue ban infringes on freedom of expression rights.
  • Government cites past youth involvement in elections as rationale.

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