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Togo parliament approves contested constitutional reforms

Lawmakers in Togo approved changes to its constitution this Friday linked to presidential term limits and how presidents are elected, which some opposition politicians and civil society groups have denounced as a constitutional coup.

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Organisers of Jewish pilgrimage in Tunisia cancel annual celebrations over Gaza

An annual Jewish pilgrimage to Tunisia's Djerba synagogue and celebration has been cancelled due to the war in Gaza, the head of the organising committee, Perez Trabelsi, told Reuters this Friday.

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'DRC should file complaint against Rwanda with ICJ'

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) should file a complaint with the International Court of Justice over Rwanda's failure to respect its border, Belgium's Ambassador to Congo said this Friday at a meeting to assess the deepening crisis in eastern DRC.

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Situation in Gaza is dire: Egypt Foreign Minister

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Hassan Shoukry says his country is doing all in its power to mediate for a ceasefire in the Middle East.

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SAPS recruitment process for 10 000 new officers finalised

The South African Police Service (SAPS) says the recruitment and selection process has been finalised for the first batch of 10 000 police recruits for the 2024/2025 financial year.

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UN rights Chief urges states to act on slavery reparations

The United Nations (UN) human rights Chief called for countries to take concrete steps on reparations for people of African descent at a UN meeting this Friday, adding his voice to calls for justice for slavery atrocities.

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'US to withdraw military personnel from Niger'

The United States (US) will withdraw its troops from Niger, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters late on Friday, adding an agreement was reached between US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Niger's leadership.

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SA govt aims to connect 5m households to internet in three years

South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government intends to provide internet connection to more than five-million households in the next three years.

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Over 1000 doctors recruited around the country: SA Health Department

The South African Health Department says that it has made progress with regards to the recruitment of health professionals around the country.

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'Nigerian airstrike killed 33 villagers during Eid'

An airstrike on a village in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara state killed at least 33 people last week, four residents and a traditional leader said, after a military operation targeting armed kidnapping gangs and their hideouts.

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