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Trump praises Congo and Rwanda as they sign US-mediated peace deal

President Donald Trump praised the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda for their courage as they signed onto a deal aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Congo

Trump praises Congo and Rwanda as they sign US-mediated peace deal
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US reconsidering ties with Tanzania after deadly election violence

US reconsidering ties with Tanzania after deadly election violence

US reconsidering ties with Tanzania after deadly election violence
Africa|Political|World

Trump's name added to US Institute of Peace ahead of peace deal signing

President Donald Trump's name has been added to the sign outside the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., where he is expected to host the presidents of

Trump's name added to US Institute of Peace ahead of peace deal signing
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Rwanda hopes US-brokered accord will advance peace in eastern Congo

Rwanda’s foreign minister said on Wednesday he hoped an accord set to be signed by U.S.

Rwanda hopes US-brokered accord will advance peace in eastern Congo
Africa|Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Somalis condemn Trump's insults, though some say he spoke the 'truth'

Somalis reacted with outrage on Wednesday to Donald Trump's derogatory remarks about them and their country, although a few also said the U.S. president had spoken

Somalis condemn Trump's insults, though some say he spoke the 'truth'
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Sudanese force holding survivors of Darfur siege for ransom, witnesses say

The Sudanese paramilitary force that besieged then overran a city in Darfur in late October is systematically holding trapped

Sudanese force holding survivors of Darfur siege for ransom, witnesses say
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Kenyan lawmakers identify 'disturbing trend' of misconduct by British troops

A parliamentary inquiry in Kenya has accused British troops training there of a pattern of sexual misconduct and environmental harm that has led the forces from the former

Kenyan lawmakers identify 'disturbing trend' of misconduct by British troops
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Kenya private sector activity surges to five-year high, PMI survey shows

Kenya's private sector activity expanded for the third consecutive month in November to stand at a five-year high, boosted by better performance across all sectors, a survey

Kenya private sector activity surges to five-year high, PMI survey shows
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Amnesty accuses Sudanese paramilitary of war crimes in assault on refugee camp

Amnesty International has accused Sudan's Rapid Support Forces of committing war crimes in Darfur

Amnesty accuses Sudanese paramilitary of war crimes in assault on refugee camp
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South Africa's private sector activity contracts for second month in November, PMI shows

South Africa's private sector activity contracted for the second consecutive month in November driven by sustained falls in output and new business volumes, an S&P

South Africa's private sector activity contracts for second month in November, PMI shows
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Guinea-Bissau soldiers appoint ally of deposed president as prime minister

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have appointed a close ally of the deposed president as prime minister after seizing power following disputed elections

Guinea-Bissau soldiers appoint ally of deposed president as prime minister
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Couple raises money for security after kidnapped child escapes in Nigeria

Couple raises money for security after kidnapped child escapes in Nigeria

Couple raises money for security after kidnapped child escapes in Nigeria
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Congo, Rwanda presidents to sign peace deal in Washington next week, sources say

-The presidents of Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda will travel to Washington next week to sign a peace deal and meet with U.S.

Congo, Rwanda presidents to sign peace deal in Washington next week, sources say
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African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau after coup and former president flees to Republic of Congo

The African Union has suspended Guinea-Bissau following a military coup, emphasizing its zero tolerance for unconstitutional changes in government

African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau after coup and former president flees to Republic of Congo
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Ousted Guinea-Bissau President Embalo arrives in Brazzaville

Guinea-Bissau's ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrived in the Republic of Congo's capital Brazzaville on Saturday, days after the military seized power, a source close

Ousted Guinea-Bissau President Embalo arrives in Brazzaville
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Nigeria offers protection to Guinea-Bissau opposition candidate Dias

Nigeria has offered Guinea-Bissau's opposition presidential candidate Fernando Dias protection at its embassy in the capital Bissau following a military coup, the Nigerian

Nigeria offers protection to Guinea-Bissau opposition candidate Dias
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South African manufacturing sentiment plunges in November

A monthly gauge of South African manufacturing sentiment saw its sharpest drop of the year in November, a purchasing managers' index (PMI) survey showed on Monday.

South African manufacturing sentiment plunges in November
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People fleeing violence in Sudan find little aid at Chad border

At a transit camp here on the Chad-Sudan border, Najwa Isa Adam, 32, hands out bowls of pasta and meat to orphaned Sudanese children from al-Fashir, the

People fleeing violence in Sudan find little aid at Chad border
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Nigeria's economy grows 3.98% in Q3, driven by non-oil sector

Nigeria's economic growth slowed to 3.98% year-on-year in the third quarter, data showed on Monday, as inflation and tight monetary

Nigeria's economy grows 3.98% in Q3, driven by non-oil sector
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Congo declares its latest Ebola outbreak over, after 43 deaths

A recent Ebola outbreak in southern Congo has been declared over by health officials, after no new cases were reported for 45 days

Congo declares its latest Ebola outbreak over, after 43 deaths
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Sudan's RSF paramilitary says it took control of strategic West Kordofan town

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said on Monday that it seized full control of Babanusa, a transport junction in the country's oil-producing south, though its

Sudan's RSF paramilitary says it took control of strategic West Kordofan town
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Nigeria's president taps ex-top general to replace defence minister

President Bola Tinubu nominated Nigeria's former top general to replace the defence minister, who resigned amid a surge in mass kidnappings and Islamist

Nigeria's president taps ex-top general to replace defence minister
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Guinea-Bissau cannot complete presidential election, commission says

Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission said on Tuesday it was unable to complete the November 23 presidential election process after armed men seized ballots and vote tallies

Guinea-Bissau cannot complete presidential election, commission says
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Reuters story on Tajikistan discussing Russian help to guard its Afghan border is withdrawn

A Reuters story about Tajikistan holding talks with Russia about helping guard its Afghan border has been withdrawn following a post-publication review showing insufficient

Reuters story on Tajikistan discussing Russian help to guard its Afghan border is withdrawn