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Opposition lawmakers in Ghana are concerned about Ecowas' potential military intervention in Niger

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The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has been considering a military intervention in Niger to help the government fight against terrorist groups. The intervention has been met with opposition from some lawmakers in Ghana, who believe that diplomacy and dialogue should be explored instead. Ghanaian parliament The lawmakers argue that a military intervention would be counterproductive and could lead to further instability in the region. They also argue that it would be a violation of Niger's sovereignty. The lawmakers have called on President Nana Akufo-Addo to stop all preparatory mobilization towards deploying Ghanaian soldiers to Niger. They have also called on Ecowas to reconsider its plans for a military intervention. The government of Ghana has not yet made a final decision on whether to participate in a military intervention in Niger. However, the opposition lawmakers' concerns are likely to ...

The film Barbie has been banned in Algeria, Lebanon, and Kuwait

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The film Barbie , starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, has been banned in Algeria, Lebanon, and Kuwait for promoting homosexuality and other Western deviances, going against the countries' moral values and religious beliefs. The film has been met with controversy since its release. Some people have praised the film for its progressive portrayal of Barbie as a modern, independent woman. Others have criticized the film for its perceived promotion of homosexuality and other Western values. The ban in Algeria, Lebanon, and Kuwait is the latest in a series of bans on films that have been deemed to be too progressive or controversial. In recent years, films such as Call Me by Your Name, Moonlight, and The Danish Girl have been banned in some countries for their gay content.                                                               ...