South Africa train ahead of final World Cup pool game against Tonga
The Springboks need five points from the Pool B clash or they will have to play a knockout match for a place in the quarter-finalsSourced from Africanews
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Malians react to election postponement
Following the announcement that Mali’s presidential election will be postponed, the reactions of locals in Bamako were mixed. Sourced from Africanews
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UN rights expert calls on Algeria to pardon convicted protesters
The Algerian Government must pay urgent attention to the pattern of legal restrictions and prosecutions of individuals and associations in the North African country, a UN-appointed independent expert said on Tuesday. UN Africa News
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World News in Brief: Crisis deepens for Mali’s children, human rights updates from Brazil, Montenegro
In Mali, one million children under five are at risk of malnutrition amid polio and measles outbreaks, increased armed violence and displacement, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday. Source UN News
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Libya orders 8 officials arrested after flood disaster
The officials are suspected of “bad management” and negligence, among other offences, a statement from the prosecutor general’s office said, adding that seven of them served currently or previously in offices responsible for water resources and dam managementSourced from Africanews
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Sudan: vital date industry hit by ongoing war
In northern Sudan, the country’s date industry is the latest casualty of the ongoing war. Sourced from Africanews
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Kenya, US sign defense agreement ahead planned Haiti deployment
“When all the processes beginning, with the approval by the US Security Council, are put in place, Kenya is ready, Kenya is willing to lead that multinational peacekeeping force that will go to Haiti.” Aden Duale, Kenyan Minister of DefenceSourced from Africanews
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Nigerian power lifter scores Africa’s first Invictus gold medal
“I was fired by Boko Haram terrorists with “AA” , a gun called anti-aircraft, that is being used for aircraft. So, I was fired by Boko Haram and that led to the amputation of my left leg. ButI am good in power lifting, volleyball, tennis ball, shot put, so I don’t have time to think or be worried”Sourced from Africanews
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Venezuela continues crackdown on dissenters, UN rights experts warn
Attacks on civic and democratic space in Venezuela are increasing through policies aimed at silencing opposition and criticism of the Government, the head of a UN-appointed human rights body said on Monday. Source UN News
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Somaliland rejects Museveni’s offer to mediate unification talks with Somalia
Somaliland’s government declared autonomy from Somalia in 1991 but has not gained international recognition for independenceSourced from Africanews
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