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Tensions rise as Namibian ruling party members seek expulsion of EU envoys

Several members of Namibia's ruling party have called for the expulsion of European Union envoys.

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France, Germany, EU mark anniversary of Sudan war with funding push

Top diplomats from France, Germany and the European Union (EU) will push for more funding for Sudan on Monday when they meet in Paris to mark the first anniversary of the conflict erupting.

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Hijacked ship MV Abdullah released after $5m ransom was paid: Somali pirates

Somali pirates released a hijacked ship, MV Abdullah, and its crew of 23 early this Sunday after a $5 million ransom was paid, according to two pirates.

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SA recalls J&J cough syrup sold in six African nations after suspected toxicity

South Africa's (SA) health regulator said this Saturday it is recalling batches of Johnson & Johnson's children's cough syrup after detection of high levels of diethylene glycol.

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Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine: WHO

Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out the "revolutionary" new Men5CV vaccine against meningitis, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said.

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UK's Rwanda scheme set to pass parliament, challenges await

The British parliament is set to finally approve a divisive law this week to pave the way for asylum seekers to be deported to Rwanda, but further legal hurdles could yet hold up or derail one of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's key policies.

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SA observes Limb Loss, Limb Difference Awareness month

The Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness, which is celebrated globally in April, is now being observed for the first time in South Africa (SA) through activities in partnership with a non-profit company, Kasi Amputee Family Centre.

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Suspected Islamist rebels kill at least 10 in eastern DRC

Suspected Islamist rebels killed at least 10 civilians in an attack this Friday near the city of Beni in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), local authorities and a United Nations (UN) source said.

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Hundreds rally in Niger capital to push for US military departure

Hundreds took to the streets of Niger's capital this Saturday to demand the departure of United States (US) troops.

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Outflow of Gazans into Egypt would make conflict resolution impossible: UN Refugee Chief

The prospect of Gazans crossing into Egypt from the border town of Rafah to escape a military assault would make the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict impossible and cause an "atrocious dilemma" for the people fleeing, the UN refugee chi

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