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Typhoid outbreak hits Harare
Since last October, when the disease broke out, some 1,500 people in Zimbabwe’s capital Harare have fallen victim to typhoid.
Senegalese youth on the streets for change
“I never thought Senegal would get to a stage when the police would beat us and shoot at us just because we are asking the president to leave power.Latest news NEW
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Article: By eyeing his posterity, Senegal President damages legacy
“I will tread on no corpses to get to the presidential palace,” Senegal’s Abdoulaye Wade once declared from the opposition benches in a famous pledge to win power by democratic means.
Article: UN: “Famine over in Somalia”
An exceptional harvest after good rains and food deliveries by aid agencies have ended famine in Somalia although conditions remain fragile and could worsen, the United Nations said on Friday.
Article: Egypt: days of mourning declared after soccer violence
The Egyptian parliament is due to hold an emergency session today in response to the violence that killed at least 74 people in Port Said, following a soccer match between premier league teams, Masry and Ahly on Wednesday.
Article: Ghana/Guinea: the quiet efficiency of the Black Stars
Ghana's quiet efficiency was again on display in their 1-1 draw with Guinea at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday From our top partner Allafrica.com
Article: Further clashes in Senegal
A day after a student was killed in an anti-government protest, Senegal security forces used tear gas and flash grenades to disperse hundreds of rock-throwing youths in the capital Dakar on Wednesday.
Article: Tenth wedding anniversary of Dutch Crown Prince
Exactly ten years ago Dutch Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Argentinian-born Máxima Zorreguieta were married.
Article: Afcon hosts Gabon make history against Tunesia
Africa Cup of Nations co-hosts Gabon finished the group stages with a perfect record after a 1-0 victory over Tunisia in Franceville on Tuesday night.
Video: Ready to hit the ice
The arrival of the season’s first extended period of cold weather has many people in the Netherlands excited about the chance to go ice skating.
Article: Nigeria: six more deaths attributed to Boko Haram
Militants from the Boko Haram Islamist sect are the likely killers of six people in Nigeria's remote northeastern Borno state in the past two days, according to local military officer.
Article: One killed during protests against Senegalese President
At least one person was killed on Tuesday as Senegalese security forces armed with truncheons and tear gas clashed with rock-throwing activists protesting against President Abdoulaye Wade's announcement that he will be seeking a third term.
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