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Senegal passes tougher anti-gay law, doubling prison terms to 10 years
Senegal’s parliament has passed a tougher anti-gay law that doubles the maximum prison term for same-sex sexual acts…
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Guinea dissolves political parties despit opposition backlash
Guinea’s government moved to dissolve 40 political parties late Friday, escalating tensions ahead of legislative elections scheduled for…
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Central African Republic appeals to Russia for energy expertise
The leader of the Central African Republic thanked Russia on Thursday for its security backing and asked President…
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Malawi lowers key rate 200 bps as inflation eases
The Reserve Bank of Malawi reduced its benchmark policy rate by 200 basis points to 24% on Thursday,…
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South Sudan Conflict: 26 humanitarian workers missing, says MSF
Twenty-six humanitarian workers are missing after renewed fighting in Jonglei state forced the suspension of medical services for…
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South Africa offers to mediate in in Israel-Iran war if asked
South Africa is ready to help mediate the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran if formally requested, President…
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South African anti-apartheid veteran Mosiuoa Lekota dies at 77
South Africa anti-apartheid activist and former defence minister Mosiuoa Lekota has died at the age of 77 after…
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US sanctions Rwanda for backing M23 rebels
The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda, accusing its military of backing the M23 rebel group in…
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Nearly 170 killed in deadly assault in South Sudan’s Ruweng
In a shocking outbreak of violence, at least 169 people lost their lives when armed youths stormed Abiemnhom…