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Today, we will look at the situation in the Middle East, New York City’s mayoral primary election, and other developments spanning the globe.
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Africa
-Members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) elected Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio to serve as the bloc’s next chairman.
The 12-member grouping was founded in 1975 in Nigeria to serve as a conduit to foster regional economic and political cooperation. In recent years, the organization has been plagued by member departures, insurgent violence, and economic upheaval.
Following his selection, Bio said he would prioritize democracy, regional security, and economic integration.
-Morocco’s central bank held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.25% on Tuesday.
-At least 120 children have been kidnapped by a jihadist insurgent group in northern Mozambique in recent days, according to Human Rights Watch.
-The U.S.-Africa Business Summit will conclude today in Luanda, Angola.
Other Links:
Kenyans vow to 'protect' Nairobi as protest marks deadly anniversary - Reuters
Over 40 people, including children, killed in Sudan hospital attack, says WHO chief - Reuters
Netherlands returns 119 looted artifacts known as Benin Bronzes to Nigeria - AP
Analysts warn of trade disruptions across Africa as Israel-Iran tensions escalate - Africa News
Cybercrime threat rises in Africa as mobile banking grows: Interpol - Semafor
Americas and the Caribbean
-Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves and six other government officials were charged with illicit campaign financing practices on Monday.
-The Panamanian government extended a temporary suspension of constitutional rights in the western province of Bocas del Toro amid large demonstrations and violence over backlash to a pension reform law.
-Headline inflation in Mexico rose by 0.10% in the first half of June, in line with expectations.
-Annual inflation in Canada remained steady at 1.7% in May.
-Canada and the European Union pledged to deepen security ties.
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