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South Africa: former Speaker of Parliament released on bail
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South Africa: former Speaker of Parliament released on bail

Mapisa-Nqakula maintained her innocence and suggested the charges against her were politically motivated with the country set to hold national

Cameroon soccer federation “astonished” to learn sports ministry has hired national team coach
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Cameroon soccer federation “astonished” to learn sports ministry has hired national team coach

Cameroon’s football federation said the decision was made “unilaterally” and expressed its “great astonishment at this act which is contrary

UN assembly adopts resolution backing ongoing efforts to eliminate ‘blood diamonds’ trade
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UN assembly adopts resolution backing ongoing efforts to eliminate ‘blood diamonds’ trade

The UN General Assembly’s 193 member nations adopted Wednesday (Apr. 03) a resolution on the role of diamonds in fueling

Mixed reactions in Uganda after constitutional court rejects bid to nullify anti-homosexuality laws
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Mixed reactions in Uganda after constitutional court rejects bid to nullify anti-homosexuality laws

The law is supported by many in the East African country, where some see it as behaviour imported from abroad

Arab League officials condemn Israel for airstrike that killed aid workers
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Arab League officials condemn Israel for airstrike that killed aid workers

The meeting comes after Israeli airstrikes on aid workers delivering food in Gaza killed at least seven people — a

South Africa: embattled speaker of parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula resigns
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South Africa: embattled speaker of parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula resigns

The wheels of justice will now be in motion as you are listening to the judgment, which was well reasoned.

Morocco: Rabab Cheddar chases Olympic dreams while fasting Ramadan
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Morocco: Rabab Cheddar chases Olympic dreams while fasting Ramadan

I prepare normally, as usual. I train in the morning and evening. Currently, during the month of Ramadan, I train

Choro, Brazil’s first urban popular music genre, gets national recognition
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Choro, Brazil’s first urban popular music genre, gets national recognition

In February, the Institute of National Historical and Artistic Heritage recognised choro as Brazilian cultural heritage. It is considered the

Gabon takes historic step towards democratic renewal
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Gabon takes historic step towards democratic renewal

The initiative, spearheaded by Archbishop Jean Patrick IBa-Ba and attended by over four thousand citizens at the Libreville sports palace,

Former combatants in CAR say they are left with no way to make ends meet
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Former combatants in CAR say they are left with no way to make ends meet

The government estimates that up to 15% of those who go through the disarmament program return to armed groups. It