South Sudan: women learn to rebuild lives after sexual violence
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South Sudan: women learn to rebuild lives after sexual violence

Rape and sexual violence were a common weapon in the civil war that ravaged South Sudan. UN programmes are helping

New York research centre celebrates 100 years of documenting Black culture
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New York research centre celebrates 100 years of documenting Black culture

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture’s first collection was started in 1925, and today, it is among the

In this Moroccan crocodile park, children learn about the environment
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In this Moroccan crocodile park, children learn about the environment

The Crocopark on the outskirts of Agadir is home to crocodiles, turtles and other reptiles. Here, children and adult visitors

Fourth edition of China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo opens in Changsha
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Fourth edition of China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo opens in Changsha

The event sees nearly 4,700 Chinese and African companies as well as over 30,000 participants come together over the course

Haiti sees first domestic flight in seven months take off from Port-au-Prince
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Haiti sees first domestic flight in seven months take off from Port-au-Prince

No planes departed for domestic destinations for seven months from Haiti’s Toussaint Louverture airport after it was attacked by gangs.

Egypt and Germany FMs call for “de-escalation” in Iran-Israel crisis
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Egypt and Germany FMs call for “de-escalation” in Iran-Israel crisis

Germany’s new Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stopped in Egypt on the first leg of his regional tour on Friday. During

Iran retaliates with more missile strikes after Israeli attack
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Iran retaliates with more missile strikes after Israeli attack

More Iranian missiles shot towards Israeli territory late on Friday and early on Saturday morning in a tit-for-tat exchange following

Lungu funeral row continues as family says President Hichilema not welcome
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Lungu funeral row continues as family says President Hichilema not welcome

The row over the funeral of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu shows no sign of letting up after his family

India plane crash: Amit Shah confirms 1 survivor, offers condolences
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India plane crash: Amit Shah confirms 1 survivor, offers condolences

Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of one of India’s worst aviation disasters in decades. Black smoke and fire

Celebration and protests: Nigeria marks 26 years of uninterrupted democracy
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Celebration and protests: Nigeria marks 26 years of uninterrupted democracy

Nigeria has seen uninterrupted democratic rule since 1999, when governance was returned to civilians. But the day is not an