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Africa
Libyan authorities find mass grave in ex-ISIL stronghold
Libyan authorities say they have discovered 18 bodies buried in a mass grave in the…
A stampede during a New Year’s event in Uganda kills at least 9 people
A stampede during New Year’s celebrations at a popular mall in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, left…
After Sudan deals, dissenters say military has silenced them
When one of Sudan’s most powerful paramilitary leaders returned for peace talks in his stronghold…
Zambia abolishes death penalty
Zambian rights activists Saturday hailed as a “huge milestone” a decision to scrap two British…
South Africa: Fuel tanker explosion kills at least 10 near hospital
At least 10 people have been killed, and about 40 injured, by a huge fuel…
Togo presidency to oversee armed forces amid security woes
Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé will oversee the armed forces as part of a reshuffle amid…
Gambian government says has foiled coup attempt
The Gambia’s government on Wednesday said it had thwarted a coup attempt the previous day…
Suspected extremists attack police in northern Kenya; 3 dead
Three people, including two police officers, were killed Wednesday morning in an attack by al-Shabab…
ANC conference: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa defies scandal to win party vote
South Africa’s scandal-hit President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected leader of the governing African National…