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1.5% of all absentee/mail-in ballots were rejected in 2022, roughly equal to 2018

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Ballotpedia · Aug 14, 2023

Less than half of annual tree-planting target in England met, say MPs

Report finds government goal to plant 30,000 hectares of woodland by March 2025 unlikely to be achieved

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023

AI & manufacturing can turn Maharashtra into $ 1 trillion economy by 2028: EAC Report

MUMBAI: Within six months of setting up an economic advisory council (EAC) led by Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran and 20 other industry giants, government, social and economic experts, to suggest measures to make Maharashtra a $1 trillion economy by 2028, it recommends a strong focus on making state an…

The Times of India · Jul 15, 2023

EU and Kenya sign trade deal in Nairobi in a move to strengthen continental ties

The European Union and Kenya signed a key trade deal on Monday as EU officials seek deeper economic ties with Africa.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 19, 2023

Regional force tackling east Congo violence extended to September

A regional force set up to tackle militia violence in east Democratic Republic of Congo has been extended to September, a minister and a spokesperson for the force said on Wednesday.

Reuters · May 31, 2023

Union Environment Ministry’s Expert Appraisal Committee clears Kalaignar pen monument project in Bay of Bengal

EAC of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recommended the proposal to construct Muthamizh Arignar Dr. Kalaignar pen monument in the Bay of Bengal, off the Marina beach, for coastal zone clearance with nearly 15 conditions.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023

Head of regional force tackling east Congo violence resigns, Kenya denies

The Kenyan commander of a regional force set up to tackle militia violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo said he had resigned due to obstruction and threats to his safety, adding to doubts over whether the mission can be effective.

Reuters · Apr 28, 2023

Peace in the DRC: East Africa has deployed troops to combat M23 rebels – who's who in the regional force

The East Africa Community (EAC) has completed the deployment of its regional force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to oversee the withdrawal of the rebel group, M23, from the eastern part of the country.

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2023

East Africa’s peace mission in the DRC: why it’s in Burundi’s interest to help

Burundi was the first country to offer troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2022 as part of east Africa’s peace drive after a wave of attacks from the rebel group known as Mouvement du 23 Mars (M23).

The Conversation · Apr 17, 2023

Concern over East Ayrshire warm spaces after two venues received no visitors

Labour group leader Councillor Maureen McKay raised the issue during report on East Ayrshire Council's performance.

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023