Escalating Conflict in Sahel, Resignation of Japanese Politician, Threat to Chinese Cultural Heritage, and Leadership Contest in Japan

Russia and Ukraine exacerbate the conflict in Africa's Sahel region. Manabu Horii resigns as a member of the House of Representatives for violating the Public Election Act. Report on the decline of traditional Chinese characters. Taro Kono announces his candidacy for the presidency of the Liberal Democratic Party in Japan.

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Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:44) Russia and Ukraine have exacerbated the conflict in Africa's Sahel region
(00:02:43) Manabu Horii resigned as a member of the House of Representatives for violating the Public Election Act
(00:04:49) Taro Kono has officially announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Liberal Democratic Party