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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday called on countries to "immediately and urgently" reverse scientifically "unjustified" travel bans linked to the discovery of the new coronavirus variant Omicron. FRANCE 24's Nadine Theron reports from Cape Town.
IN THE PRESS – Monday, November 29, 2021: South African papers vent their frustation over travel bans imposed after the country detected a new coronavirus variant. For l'Humanité, the Omicron variant is proof that "vaccine access for all is a global emergency". Other French papers examine the crisis in Guadeloupe and Martinique, puzzled by a proposal to give the territories more autonomy. Plus, a snow storm strands 61 people in a UK pub - a reminder that some lockdowns can be fun!
BRICS leaders meet in South Africa on Tuesday as the loose association of major emerging economies seeks to assert its voice as a counterweight to Western dominance in global affairs. The so-called BRICS nations -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- represent a quarter of the global economy, and interest in joining the club has surged ahead of its three-day summit in Johannesburg.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol calls former colonial ruler Japan a "partner" that shares his country's values and common interests, as he aims to strengthen ties with Tokyo.
South Africa's opposition holds rallies under tight security in a bid to force out President Cyril Ramaphosa over his handling of the country's sickly economy and crippling energy crisis.
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