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S.Sudan: Elections in December 2024 conceivable only if critical decisions taken
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S.Sudan: Elections in December 2024 conceivable only if critical decisions taken

“Let me underscore that elections are not a one-day event, but a process that incorporates deliberate and thoughtful decisions before,

USA: Former officer convicted in George Floyd’s killing, stabbed in prison
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USA: Former officer convicted in George Floyd’s killing, stabbed in prison

The attack happened at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, a medium-security prison that has been plagued by security lapses and

Death toll from floods in Kenya rises again
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Death toll from floods in Kenya rises again

Late on Thursday (Nov. 23), at least eight people were reported to have drowned in southern Kenya as they tried

Upcoming release of Oscar Pistorius gets mixed reactions in Pretoria
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Upcoming release of Oscar Pistorius gets mixed reactions in Pretoria

The former Olympic runner will be released from prison on January 5, after being granted parole on Friday (Nov. 24).

June Steenkamp doubts Oscar Pistorius’ “rehabilitation” given lack of “remorse”
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June Steenkamp doubts Oscar Pistorius’ “rehabilitation” given lack of “remorse”

While the mother of late Reeva Steenkamp is not opposing Oscar Pistorius’ parole, she told the parole board that Pistorius

Egyptian President al-Sissi calls for “recognition of the State of Palestine”
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Egyptian President al-Sissi calls for “recognition of the State of Palestine”

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi said on Friday that the Israeli-Palestinian peace process was “an idea on its last legs”,

Israel-Hamas truce begins with a cease-fire ahead of hostage and prisoner releases
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Israel-Hamas truce begins with a cease-fire ahead of hostage and prisoner releases

With the deal comes increased shipments of fuel and supplies into Gaza — though still only enough to dent the

West Africa responds to huge diphtheria outbreaks by targeting unvaccinated populations
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West Africa responds to huge diphtheria outbreaks by targeting unvaccinated populations

At least 573 people out of the 11,640 diagnosed with the disease in Nigeria have died since the current outbreak

Comoros’ Supreme Court clears Assoumani for 4th term bid
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Comoros’ Supreme Court clears Assoumani for 4th term bid

Comoros’ Supreme Court on Thursday approved plans by incumbent President Azali Assoumani to run for another term in the next

Oscar Pistorius granted parole in South Africa
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Oscar Pistorius granted parole in South Africa

The Department of Correctional Services confirms the conditional release of Mr Oscar Leonard Carl Pistorius, with effect from 5 January