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EAC-PM Chairman Bibek Debroy passes away at 69

Bibek Debroy, Chairman of Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council and Economist passed away on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kenya champions the free movement of people in east Africa, but it’s failing immigrants and refugees at home

Kenya has played a leading role in lowering barriers to the movement of people in the east African region. It has also made huge strides in protecting Kenyan emigrants working abroad. But there are still gaps in how it creates and implements domestic immigration and employment policies.

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As Rwanda votes, tensions with neighbouring DR Congo deepen over M23

A recent UN report accuses Rwanda of aiding M23 rebel group that’s battling Congolese forces in eastern DRC.

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Has India’s Muslim population really exploded?

A new government report claims that India’s Muslim population share has grown 43 percent since 1950. What’s the truth?

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‘Someone is going to die’: MPs warned of E coli risk to swimmers in English waters

Clean river campaigner says pollution poses threat as Labour MP calls for water industry to be taken into public ownership

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Clickbait paper: On the EAC-PM working paper

It is perplexing why the EAC would lend its sanction to a work that is at best incomplete

The Hindu

‘Deeply concerned by media misreporting’: PFI on media ‘alarm’ on rise in Muslim population

The Population Foundation of India, a Delhi-based policy and advocacy organisation, has pointed to “misreporting” about the findings of a study by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister and its “misleading” and “selective portrayal” to highlight the increase in the Muslim population in India.

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Findings of EAC-PM working paper being misreported, says Population Foundation of India

The Population Foundation of India expressed deep concerns about media reports misrepresenting the data set put out by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister in a recently published working paper on the share of religious minorities in 167 countries, including India.

The Hindu

EAC report showing dip in share of Hindu population poses serious questions, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar; Amit Malviya blames Congress

EAC-PM report shows Hindu population decrease, sparking political debate on Muslim growth and religious-based reservations in India.

The Hindu

Hindu population share fell 7.8% between 1950-2015 in India, Muslims up 43.15%: EAC-PM paper

Recent working paper by EAC-PM shows a decrease in Hindu population and increase in Muslim population in India.

The Hindu

Apex Legends tournament disrupted by rogue RCE exploit hack

RCE hacks caused chaos during last weekend's ALGS regional finals. Wondering what happened and why? Here's everything you need to know.

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Easy Anti-Cheat washes its hands of the Apex Legends hacking disaster that saw streamer accounts hijacked live: 'There is no RCE vulnerability within EAC'

The North American finals of the Apex Legends Global Series was postponed after two matches suffered hacks.

PC Gamer

Major Apex Legends tournament postponed as pros fall victim to hacks mid-game, leading voluntary cheat watchdog to warn others off EA games for now

The Apex Legends regional finals were upended

GamesRadar

Budget proposal includes funds for presidential transition, if needed - Roll Call

The General Services Administration's proposal includes $7.2 million for the potential new president to get operations up and running.

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The Guardian - UK

Planned UK nuclear reactors unlikely to help hit green target, say MPs

Government plans to deliver SMRs ‘lack clarity’ say environmental committee, and will likely fail to meet clean-energy goal of 2035

Latin Times

What's an Immigration Case Number and What Purpose Does it Serve?

Understanding your immigration case can be difficult, this guide will help you understand what each immigration case number means and how to find it.

The Hindu

A near-complete dam linked to Ken-Betwa project is yet to get environment clearance

A major dam project of the Madhya Pradesh government was found to be in violation of environment clearance laws by an expert committee

Al Jazeera

Burundi closes border with Rwanda in latest East Africa row

President Ndayishimiye accuses Rwanda of backing DRC-based armed group Red Tabara against his government.

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Penalties, retrospective approvals: How 11 mining, infra giants were given backdoor breathers

In a possible setback for companies operating without prior environment clearance in violation of norms, the Supreme Court has stayed the Union environment ministry’s ex-post facto approval to such projects – some running for well over a decade.

Radio France Internationale

EU, Kenya sign landmark trade deal hailed as beginning of 'historic partnership'

Kenya and the European Union have signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of goods between the two markets, as Brussels pursues stronger economic ties with Africa.

International Business Times

Kenya, EU Ink 'Historic' Trade Deal

Kenya and the European Union on Monday signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of goods between the two markets, as Brussels pursues stronger economic ties with Africa.

Radio France Internationale

East Africa force starts withdrawal from DR Congo

Scores of Kenyan troops flew out of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, marking the start of the withdrawal of a regional force after Kinshasa did not renew its mandate to help fight M23 rebels.

The Guardian - UK

Opposition candidates jostle for position before DRC election

Contenders yet to unite around a single figure who could challenge incumbent Félix Tshisekedi

International Business Times

East African Regional Force Begins Withdrawal From DRC

The East African Community (EAC) regional force began its withdrawal from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday morning after Kinshasa deemed it ineffective and refused to renew its mandate.

Al Jazeera

Somalia has joined the EAC regional bloc. What happens next?

Observers say Somalia’s accession to the bloc comes with multiple opportunities but also multiple challenges.

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