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Suspected Haiti gang members set on fire as conflict spreads

Suspected gang members were killed during an attack on the Petion-Ville neighbourhood on the southern outskirts of Haiti’s capital, as a clash with police and locals pointed to a resurgence of vigilante justice while the State remains absent.

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Senegal opposition leader seeks to reassure investors ahead of Sunday vote

One of the most serious challengers to Senegalese President Macky Sall's party in Sunday's presidential election has sought to reassure investors about his plans for the West African nation set to begin producing oil and gas later this year.

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'SA young engineers with skills needed to solve water crisis'

The South African Water Research Commission says there’s an urgent need to equip young engineers with skills that would enable them to develop innovative solutions in the water sector.

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Sharpeville massacre deaths weren’t in vain: SA Premier

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the victims of the Sharpeville massacre did not die in vain.

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Humanitarian aid agencies warn of catastrophe in DRC

Despite the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) having gone on for 28 years, the international community had forgotten about its people, an expert says.

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SA Parliament Speaker takes special leave amid graft probe

South African Parliament Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has announced her decision to take special leave from her post in light of recent developments.

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US pushes peace talks to avert 'point of no return' in Sudan

The United States (US) hopes for a relaunch of talks aimed at ending the conflict in Sudan and opening up humanitarian access soon after Ramadan ends in mid-April, Washington's newly appointed envoy said this Thursday.

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SA President honours supporters of liberation movement

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to all those who supported South Africa’s liberation.

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Ghana Parliament Speaker criticises president for delaying anti-LGBTQ bill

Ghana's Speaker of Parliament has said President Nana Akufo-Addo's refusal to act on an anti-LGBTQ bill for the time being was unconstitutional and that parliament would stop approving new ministerial appointments.

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SABC role in fair election coverage in SA under spotlight

Load shedding and the role of the public broadcaster, the SABC in ensuring fair election coverage came under the spotlight in South Africa’s (SA) Parliament.

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