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Kenya: ban on churches accused of murdering starving worshippers
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Kenya: ban on churches accused of murdering starving worshippers

The Associations Registration Office said the license of self-proclaimed pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie’s Good News International Church had been cancelled

Working in the heat: Tunisian farm labourer says ‘we have no choice’
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Working in the heat: Tunisian farm labourer says ‘we have no choice’

When she spoke tojournalists at the end of July, the North African country was going through an intense and unusual

“I’m very excited”
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“I’m very excited”

Saudi clubs have gone on a major shopping spree this summer, attracting talent from some of the biggest European clubs.

Chad: outbreak of a dengue “epidemic” in the east (health minister)
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Chad: outbreak of a dengue “epidemic” in the east (health minister)

Chad’s Ministry of Health told AFP on Wednesday that an epidemic of dengue fever had broken out in the east

Over 60 dead in migrant boat sinking off Cape Verde coast
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Over 60 dead in migrant boat sinking off Cape Verde coast

An estimated 63 people died and 38 survived, including four children aged between twelve and sixteen, IOM spokeswoman Safa Msehli

Senegal opposition says Sonko’s health deteriorates after 17 days on hunger strike
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Senegal opposition says Sonko’s health deteriorates after 17 days on hunger strike

On July 28, Ousmane Sonko was arrested and charged with plotting an insurrection, undermining state security and criminal association with

Sudan’s turmoil is accompanied by a severe medical need
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Sudan’s turmoil is accompanied by a severe medical need

As hospitals around the Red Sea state experience partial or complete shutdown, Sudanese patients with renal failure get dialysis at

Nigeria: Fresh charges filed against suspended central bank chief
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Nigeria: Fresh charges filed against suspended central bank chief

Local media reported Tuesday (Aug. 15) that the prosecution sought to withdraw its initial charge of illegal possession of firearms

Sudan war enters 4th month as aid agencies urge immediate action
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Sudan war enters 4th month as aid agencies urge immediate action

Since Sudan’s conflict erupted on April 15, the country has been plunged into a dire humanitarian crisis, with the United

Pope Francis prays for peace in “war lacerated places”
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Pope Francis prays for peace in “war lacerated places”

Pope Francis implored the Virgin Mary for peace in Ukraine and other war lacerated places in the world on Tuesday