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'Deplorable': Belgium condemns ex-DRC leader Kabila's launch of political-military group
Ten days after former Congolese President Joseph Kabila launched a new political-military movement, Belgium has condemned the decision as â deplorable, incomprehensible and unacceptable.â
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Nigeria can stop Ebola spread, former disease control chief says
Ex-NCDC chief, Abdulsalami Nasidi, says funding and committment from the presidency will be key in controlling a possible spread of the virus.
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As food assistance wanes, Palestinians face the prospect of hunger
Palestinians in Gaza face worsening humanitarian conditions as the United Nations had to slash food assistance due to funding shortages, deepening food insecurity for thousands of families who rely on aid to survive.
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Chad: Former PM Succès Masra leaves country for medical treatment
His departure to France for medical treatment comes two months after his release from prison following a presidential pardon.
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Ukraine: At least 9 people were killed in Russian attacks over the past 24 hours
At least nine people were killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past 24 hours, according to Ukrainian authorities, as overnight missile and drone strikes sparked fires in Kyiv and the Kharkiv region.
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Defence seeks acquittal of doctor in death of Argentina's Maradona
A lawyer for neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, says he has been made a scapegoat, rejecting the argument that the player's death was foreseeable.
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Australia: Bystanders dive into floodwaters to save trapped driver
Two men plunged into raging floodwaters in Queensland, Australia, to save a driver from a sinking four-wheel-drive on Thursday. The dramatic rescue ended in an emotional embrace.
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South Africa water crisis: Over 500 fall ill amid contamination fears
Over 500 people in South Africa have fallen ill from a gastrointestinal illness that causes stomach cramps and diarrhea, which authorities are blaming on poor water quality in two different cities in the country.
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Former head Nigerian public health confident Ebola can be contained
Ex-NCDC chief, Abdulsalami Nasidi, says funding and committment from the presidency will be key in controlling a possible spread of the virus.
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Second Tanzanian opposition figure faces death penalty after treason charges
A senior opposition official in Tanzania is facing the death penalty after being charged with treason. John Pambalu is a member of Chadema national council and a former leader of the partyâ s youth wing.
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South Africa cuts fuel taxes as pump prices hit record highs
South Africa is stepping in to ease the fuel-price crisis, announcing billions of rand in tax relief as motorists and commuters struggle with record pump prices.
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Egypt will 'defend Saudi territory' and won't attack Yemen, Sisi says
Egyptâ s proposed military support for Saudi Arabia is aimed at defending the Gulf kingdom and will not involve an attack on Yemen, President Sisi said on Wednesday. Sisi has asked parliament to authorize support for Riyadh and its war against Yemenâ s Iran-backed Houthi rebels â if requested.â
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Serbia: Student protesters flood Belgrade ahead of snap elections
Cheers, music and waving flags greeted students arriving in Belgrade from across Serbia on Wednesday, as thousands gathered ahead of a final rally before this weekend's snap parliamentary elections.
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Illegal gold mining: Who profits from Africaâ s gold smuggling? [Business Africa]
Illegal gold mining: Who profits from Africaâ s gold smuggling? [Business Africa]
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'This war must end': UN and Swiss officials hold talks on Sudan conflict
On Wednesday the UN special envoy for Sudan, Pekka Haavisto, and Swiss officials opened a new meeting of regional and global powers to help flesh out a plan toward ending the war in Sudan.
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Greece: Thousands flood Athens streets in education protest
Thousands of protesters marched through Athens on Wednesday 21 October, demanding greater investment in education. Crowds filled the streets of the capital, waving banners, chanting slogans and beating drums as they made their way past the Greek parliament.
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