Africa
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US strike in Somalia kills sixty
Oct 18, 2018 07:58The United States claims that at least 60 militants were killed in Somalia in a “precision airstrike” that purportedly targeted their positions in the East African country last week.
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Iran, Senegal and South Africa to boost ties
Oct 16, 2018 19:58Iranian president, Hassan Rouhani, stressed on developing economic relations in separate talks with new ambassadors from Senegal and South Africa on Tuesday.
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Iran, South Africa to develop defense cooperation
Oct 15, 2018 19:52Military officials from Iran and South Africa held the 2nd joint defense cooperation commission in Pretoria, South Africa, on Sunday.
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Egypt sentences three to death
Oct 15, 2018 09:36An Egyptian court upheld death sentences for three people for establishing and running a militant group known as Ansar al-Sharia.
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At least 16 dead in pair of bomb attacks in Somalia’s Baidoa
Oct 14, 2018 14:1516 people have been killed and dozens more were injured in two suicide bomb attacks in the Somali town of Baidoa.
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Arab League declares its support for Palestine
Oct 14, 2018 12:54The Arab League has called for immediate action to support Palestinians on Saturday.
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Egypt sentences death penalty over church bombings
Oct 12, 2018 09:31A military court in Egypt has given death sentences to 17 people for their involvement in three deadly church bombings in 2016 and 2017.
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Nigeria army repels Boko Haram attack in northeastern Borno state
Oct 11, 2018 09:49The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of seven soldiers in an attack by Boko Haram terrorists, on a military base in northeastern Borno State.
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UN & AU support the latest South Sudan peace deal implementation
Oct 11, 2018 09:36The African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) have reiterated their strong support for implementation of South Sudan peace agreement signed last month.
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Cameroon ruling party denies opposition candidate's victory claim
Oct 09, 2018 10:19Cameroon opposition candidate Maurice Kamto declared victory in Sunday’s presidential election, however, President Paul Biya’s party rejected his claim and accused him of breaking the law by making the announcement.
