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Ugandan President Museveni removes age limit for presidential candidates
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Gunmen kill over a dozen during New Year’s Day church service in Nigeria
Gunmen killed at least 14 people in southern Nigeria on Monday after a New Year’s Day church service, police said.
Egypt to extend state of emergency for three months
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Egypt leads nominations in four categories at the African Football Awards
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U.S, Britain warn South Sudan to stop violating ceasefire
The United States, Britain and Norway have called on parties in the South Sudan conflict and their field commanders to
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