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ethiopia
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Ethiopia in Crisis Brief: February 20,2018
Ethiopia in Crisis Brief: February 20,2018
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia The Ethiopian political crisis heightened after a state of emergency was declared late Friday. This comes a day after the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Hailemariam Desalegn abruptly resigned
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politics
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President Jacob Zuma's Fate Hangs in the Balance Brief: Friday February 9 2018
President Jacob Zuma's Fate Hangs in the Balance Brief: Friday February 9 2018
Cape Town , South Africa President Zuma expected to leave office within days Parliamentarians from the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party have intimated that President Zuma is expected to leave
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civilwar
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United States Imposes Arms Embargo on South Sudan Brief February 5 2018
United States Imposes Arms Embargo on South Sudan Brief February 5 2018
South Sudan president, Salva Kiir Washington D.C The United States state department imposed an arms embargo on South Sudan last Friday. The State Department's senior advisor on Sudan and South Sudan, Paul
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sports
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Fiji Wins The HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton Brief Feb 5 2018
Fiji Wins The HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton Brief Feb 5 2018
Hamilton, New Zealand Fiji beat current world rugby series champions South Africa in a gripping final in Hamilton, New Zealand to win their first tournament of the 2017/2018 season. The tournament was
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kenya
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Kenya's Opposition Leader Swears Himself In Brief: Tuesday January 30 2018
Kenya's Opposition Leader Swears Himself In Brief: Tuesday January 30 2018
Opposition leader, Raila Odinga, holding a green bible after swearing himself in as the People's President at Uhuru Park in Nairobi on Tuesday Nairobi Kenya Kenya's opposition leader, Raila Odinga swore
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africa
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30th African Union summit kicks off in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Brief: Mon Jan 29 2018
30th African Union summit kicks off in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Brief: Mon Jan 29 2018
United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, and Heads of State and Government pose for a picture at the Plenary Hall during the 30th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa Addis Ababa, Ethiopia The
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travel
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African Union Set To Launch Single African Air Transport Market Brief Wednesday Jan 24 2018
African Union Set To Launch Single African Air Transport Market Brief Wednesday Jan 24 2018
An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 about to take off at Bole International airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Addis Ababa, Ethiopia At the ongoing African Union (AU) Summit happening in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,
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liberia
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George Weah Sworn in As President Brief Monday Jan 22 2018
George Weah Sworn in As President Brief Monday Jan 22 2018
Monrovia, Liberia Ex-football star George Weah has been sworn in as Liberia's president in a stadium attended by 35,000 near Monrovia. Mr Weah won more than 60% of the votes and beat incumbent Vice-President,
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terrorism
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West African Nations Team Up to Fight Boko Haram Brief: Thursday Jan 11 2018
West African Nations Team Up to Fight Boko Haram Brief: Thursday Jan 11 2018
Nigerian Troops Abuja, Nigeria Soldiers from Nigeria, Chad, Niger, and Cameroon teamed up to fight the Islamist extremist group, Boko Haram. The soldiers are targeting a Boko Haram faction in the Sambisa
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africa
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Africa Tech Summit 2018 Daily Brief Tuesday 9th Jan 2018
Africa Tech Summit 2018 Daily Brief Tuesday 9th Jan 2018
Kigali, Rwanda The Africa Tech Summit 2018 will be held on February 14-15 in Kigali Rwanda at the new 5 star Kigali Marriott Hotel. The convention is aimed at bringing together great companies and initiatives
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israel
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African Migrants given three months to leave Israel or face jail time Brief Friday January 5 2018
African Migrants given three months to leave Israel or face jail time Brief Friday January 5 2018
African migrants demonstrating in Tel Aviv after the announcement Jerusalem, Israel The Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday that it will begin issuing notices to thousands of African migrants with
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ivory
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China's Ban on Ivory Trade takes effect Morning Brief Wednesday 3 January 2018
China's Ban on Ivory Trade takes effect Morning Brief Wednesday 3 January 2018
Ranger Jean Claude Mambo Marindo sits beside almost a hundred tusks seized from elephant poachers at Garamba National Park, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Beijing, China As the world ushered
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africa
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Africa in 2018 Stories to Watch Daily Brief Monday 1 Jan 2018
Africa in 2018 Stories to Watch Daily Brief Monday 1 Jan 2018
Fireworks display in Kenya's capital Nairobi. Happy New Year guys! The beautiful continent of Africa experienced challenges and setbacks in 2017. It was a year that saw multiple terrorist attacks that
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elections
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George Weah Wins Liberia's Presidency Daily Brief Thursday 28 December 2017
George Weah Wins Liberia's Presidency Daily Brief Thursday 28 December 2017
President elect George Weah Monrovia, Liberia Former world footballer of the year, George Weah has won the run off presidential poll after defeating current vice president Joseph Boakai. He is set to succeed
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liberia
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Liberia's Run Off Poll Marked by Low Turnout Daily Brief: Tuesday 26 December 2017
Liberia's Run Off Poll Marked by Low Turnout Daily Brief: Tuesday 26 December 2017
George Weah at a campaign stop Monrovia, Liberia Liberians went to the polls on Tuesday to decide on their next president. The election pits ex-international footballer George Weah against current Vice
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uganda
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Ugandan Lawmakers Detained by Police during the Presidential Age Limit Debate in Parliament
Ugandan Lawmakers Detained by Police during the Presidential Age Limit Debate in Parliament
Ugandan Opposition Lawmakers being ejected from parliament after protesting the bill to scrap off the presidential age limit. Kampala, Uganda A proposed bill to scrap off the presidential age limit for
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cycling
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Bike Riding Initiative Starts in Nairobi Daily Brief Tuesday December 5 2017
Bike Riding Initiative Starts in Nairobi Daily Brief Tuesday December 5 2017
Head of UN Environment, Erik Solheim and Weiwei Hu, President, and Founder of Mobike in Nairobi Nairobi ,Kenya More than a hundred cyclists gathered in downtown Nairobi to bike around the city center and
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rugby
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South Africa Wins Dubai Sevens Tournament Daily Brief Sunday 3 December 2017
South Africa Wins Dubai Sevens Tournament Daily Brief Sunday 3 December 2017
The BlittzBokke celebrate after defeating New Zealand 24-12 in Dubai Dubai The current champions, South African Sevens team begun the season with a series win in Dubai after beating New Zealand 24-12.
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rugby
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Dubai Rugby Sevens Tournament Begins Daily Brief Friday 1 December 2017
Dubai Rugby Sevens Tournament Begins Daily Brief Friday 1 December 2017
Dubai The 2017/2018 HSBC Sevens Series has begun in Dubai. 16 teams from all over the world are participating in what promises to be a thrilling competition. The road to Rugby World Cup 2018 begins in
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kenya
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Uhuru Kenyatta sworn in for a second five year term Daily Brief Tuesday November 28 2017
Uhuru Kenyatta sworn in for a second five year term Daily Brief Tuesday November 28 2017
President Uhuru Kenyatta takes the oath of office Nairobi, Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta was today sworn in for a second five-year term as president of the Republic Kenya after the country experienced one of the