Train hits school bus, killing five in South Africa
Five children were killed and 20 injured when a train collided with their school bus in South Africa.
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Trial ends with 20-year sentence for Guinean ex-dictator
Ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara received a 20-year prison sentence from a Guinean court for crimes against humanity committed during a 2009 massacre.
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Egyptian fintech buys Turkish leasing firm
Egyptian fintech MNT-Halan acquired Turkey’s largest nonbank micro-leasing company, Tam Finans, to expand its consumer credit in Turkey.
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Mozambique lowers key interest rate
Bank of Mozambique slashes interest rate for the fourth consecutive monetary policy meeting.
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HRW condemns Tanzania’s treatment of Maasai people
Human Rights Watch has released a report detailing the forced displacement of Maasai people in Tanzania.
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Guinea junta faces growing unrest over missing activists
Protests erupted in Guinea’s capital Conakry after two pro-democracy activists disappeared, leading to clashes between demonstrators and security forces.
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DRC, Rwanda agree to ceasefire starting August 4th
Angola has successfully mediated a ceasefire between the DRC and Rwanda, bringing hope for peace to the conflict-ridden eastern Congo region.
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Sudan’s RSF ‘prepared’ for Geneva talks despite Burhan’...
The Rapid Support Forces reaffirms its commitment to peace talks and humanitarian aid in Sudan, despite Burhan’s army obstruction.
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Ghana takes steps to increase women’s political power
In a major step towards gender equality, Ghana has enacted a law mandating increased opportunities for women in politics and governance.
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Egypt upsets Spain, clinches Olympic quarterfinal spot
In a thrilling Olympic match, Egypt defeated Spain 2-1 to claim the top spot in Group C.
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