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Families lay flowers on barbed wire barricade on anniversary of deadly Kenya protests
Families of those killed during Kenya's anti-government protests have placed flowers on barbed wire outside parliament, as demonstrations…
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What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda
For supporters of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, his resounding victory in the just-concluded election is a vindication of his…
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Ugandans choose between pop star and veteran leader in presidential poll
Ugandans are voting in an election which sees President Yoweri Museveni taking on a charismatic pop star in a bid to prolong his 40-year…
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Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi backs protests: Join your fellow citizens in the streets
Reza Pahlavi backed protests spreading across Iran, calling on all segments of society and security forces to join demonstrators as…
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Armed Palestinians kill Hamas security officer in Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza
A suspect has reportedly been arrested, according to Arab media. Armed Gazans killed a member of Hamas's security forces in the Maghazi…
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Total faces war crimes allegations over Mozambique massacre
A French energy company is facing war crimes allegations, which it denies, over a massacre near its multi-billon dollar international gas…
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Tanzania president wins election as hundreds feared dead in unrest
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania's presidential election, securing another term in office amid days…
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Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power illegally under way
The office of Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has said an attempt to seize power illegally and unconstitutionally is under way in…
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Old protest footage falsely linked to ethnic violence in Bangladesh
Clashes between security forces and Bangladesh's indigenous community protesting the alleged rape of a girl left three people dead in late…
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Violent clashes and arrests as 'Gen Z protests' hit Morocco
Violent clashes have erupted between protesters and security forces in Morocco, as youth-led demonstrations continued for a fourth day.…
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Iranian forces kill six militants in the southeast, state media says
Iran's southeast has been the scene of sporadic clashes between security forces and armed groups, including Sunni militants and…
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Northern Iraq's Kurdish region on edge after arrest of local opposition leader
The sudden reason for the arrest of Lahur Talabany is not clear but it casts a potential shadow over the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan. A…
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Peru enacts security forces amnesty for violations during conflict
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte on Wednesday signed into law an amnesty bill shielding security forces from prosecution for crimes…
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Israel strikes Damascus as fighting between Syrian forces and Druze rages
The Israeli military struck the Syrian defence ministry and government forces in southern Syria, as deadly sectarian fighting in the…
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IDF failed to protect Ofakim on Oct. 7, leading to death of 33 Israelis, incl. 25 civilians
Security forces in Ofakim, including police officers, armed civilians, and IDF soldiers were motivated to repel Hamas's Nukhba force…
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IDF, Shin Bet foil imminent terror attack in northern West Bank
Authorities say the arrest of Muslim Mazarwa, a key figure in the Jenin terror network, could deal a significant blow to planned attacks…
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Israeli attacks kill two more as Syria government reaches deal with Druze
Overnight Israeli air raids on Syria have killed at least two civilians as Israel has stated it is carrying out attacks to protect the…
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Syria says it rejects ‘foreign intervention’ after Israeli strikes
Syrian authorities have decried “foreign intervention” in Syrian affairs after Israel launched air attacks on a town near Damascus where…
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Pressure mounts to probe Kenya police and army after BBC exposé
Leading human rights organisations have renewed calls for investigations into the killing of protesters by Kenya's security forces during…
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Pakistani security forces kill 27 insurgents during raid in Balochistan
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani security forces raided a militant hideout on Monday, killing 27 insurgents, the military said. The…
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Mozambique opposition leader returns from exile as police fire tear gas at his supporters
MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Mozambique's main opposition leader returned from exile Thursday as security forces fired tear gas at hundreds…