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NYC Mayor Adams Faces Pressure as DA Resigns Over Charges

  New York Mayor Eric Adams is under increasing pressure — after the acting District Attorney for the Southern District of New York chose to resign rather than drop the charges against him. It was an order that came from the Justice Department in Washington, leading to speculation Mr Adams had to come to an arrangement with the Trump administration. Mitch McCann reports:  

today15 February, 2025

South Africa

ActionSA Gauteng Youth Forum Calls for Transparency in Spaza Shop Permit Process

  ActionSA Gauteng Youth Forum demands transparency and accountability from municipalities in issuing permits to spaza shop owners and vendors. President Cyril Ramaphosa has instructed spaza shops and vendors to register their businesses within 21 days, a move aimed at addressing the deadly foodborne illness outbreak in the country. ActionSA’s, Mologadi Modiba, says all applications made within the 21-day timeframe and beyond must be made public for scrutiny:  

today21 November, 2024