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Three killed in Ethiopia’s unrest
Date:Jul 19, 2019
At least three people have died in Ethiopia’s southern city of Hawassa, hospital authorities said on Friday, amid a showdown between state security forces and some local activists who want to declare a new region for their Sidama ethnic group.
Al-Qaeda attack kills 5 Yemeni soldiers
Date:Jul 19, 2019
Al-Qaeda jihadists on Friday attacked an army checkpoint in southern Yemen, killing five pro-government soldiers and wounding several others, security officials said.
AU warns travel curbs would hurt DRC Ebola response
Date:Jul 19, 2019
A top health official at the African Union on Friday warned against curbing travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) despite the "high" threat of the spread of the second-deadliest Ebola outbreak on record.
Rwandan journalist feared missing
Date:Jul 19, 2019
A Rwandan journalist from a popular private television station is feared missing after not being seen since Tuesday, a colleague has told the BBC.
UN demands release of abducted lawmaker in Libya
Date:Jul 19, 2019
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) demanded on Thursday the immediate release of lawmaker, Siham Sergewa, and her husband who were reportedly abducted at their house in the eastern city of Benghazi overnight.
Two killed, 12 missing after huge blast rocks China gas plant
Date:Jul 19, 2019
A huge explosion rocked a gas plant in central China on Friday, killing at least two people and injuring another 18, state media said.
Kenyan MP in diplomatic row visits Tanzania
Date:Jul 19, 2019
A Kenyan MP, who sparked a diplomatic row with Tanzania, after making allegedly xenophobic remarks, is now visiting the country.
Fifteen killed killed in Mumbai train accidents
Date:Jul 19, 2019
Fifteen people were killed in separate train accidents in a single day in Mumbai, police said on Friday, with the sharp toll underscoring the dangers of India's overburdened rail network.
“SA President deliberately misled parliament”
Date:Jul 19, 2019
South Africa's anti-corruption watchdog said on Friday that President Cyril Ramaphosa had "deliberately misled" parliament about a $35 900 donation he received for his campaign to lead the African National Congress (ANC).
SADC journalists urged to report on success stories
Date:Jul 19, 2019
Journalists in the Southern African Development Community and Zambia in particular have been urged to publicise and report on success stories taking place in the region.
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