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Gabonese voters overwhelmingly approved a new constitution in a referendum, extending presidential terms to seven years and abolishing the prime minister position. This vote is a significant step towards civilian governance following the military coup in 2023 that ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba. The turnout was approximately 53.5%.
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FTX has filed a lawsuit against Binance and its former CEO Changpeng Zhao, alleging that $1.76 billion was fraudulently transferred during a share repurchase deal in 2021. The lawsuit claims that FTX and its sister company Alameda Research were insolvent at the time, making the transaction invalid.
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Following his re-election, Donald Trump has announced key appointments for his administration, including Marco Rubio as Secretary of State and Matt Gaetz as Attorney General. These selections reflect Trump's focus on loyalty and a hawkish foreign policy, particularly regarding China and Iran.
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Mali's military junta has dismissed Prime Minister Choguel Maïga amid rising tensions over postponed elections. The junta, which has ruled since 2020, has faced criticism for delaying a return to civilian governance, with no new election date set. Maïga's removal follows his public dissent against the junta's actions.
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Recent attacks in the Central African Republic and Mali highlight escalating violence involving Wagner Group mercenaries. In Bria, motorcycle taxi drivers were ambushed and killed, while in Mali, a convoy of Wagner fighters was attacked by militants. These incidents reflect ongoing instability in the region.