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Gunmen kill 3 in suspected extremist attack in Kenya's northGunmen kill 3 in suspected extremist attack in Kenya's north; al-Shabab suspected
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US soon to have permanent diplomatic presence in SomaliaUS soon to have permanent diplomatic presence in Somalia, funding for new embassy: Ambassador
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Handling diamonds every day in Namibia a 'no-mistake job'Handling diamonds every day in Namibia a 'no-mistake job;' venture seeks to benefit locals
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends the Uganda Solidarity Summit on Refugees in Kampala, Uganda Friday, June 23, 2017. The United Nations secretary-general is making a plea for the protection of refugees around the world, saying some richer countries haven't been as tolerant as some in Africa, and seeking $8 billion for nearly a million South Sudanese refugees and the host communities that officials say are near the breaking point. (AP Photo/Stephen Wandera)
Food aid dwindling in world's fastest-growing refugee crisisFood aid running out in world's fastest-growing refugee crisis; UN calls for $8 billion
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Ketumile Masire, former Botswana president, dies at age 91Ketumile Masire, former president of Botswana, dies at age 91 after illness
The Associated Press4 hours ago
Ghana assures public of security of ex-Guantanamo detaineesGhana assures public of ex-Guantanamo detainees' security after court challenges transfer
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Burkina Faso to invest $700 million to fight extremismBurkina Faso's government has announced it will invest more than $700 million over 4 years to eradicate poverty in the Sahel and northern region of the country to prevent youth from joining jihadi groups
The Associated Press19 hours ago
Congo rights group: Army kills 13 rebels after Beni attacksCongo rights group: Army kills 13 rebels after attacks in eastern city of Beni
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, center-left, walks with Ugandan Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda, center, during a visit to the Imvepi reception center for South Sudanese refugees in northern Uganda, Thursday, June 22, 2017. Guterres visited ahead of a U.N.-backed summit in Uganda that is aimed at raising global awareness of the world's fastest-growing refugee crisis and urged South Sudan's leaders to end a civil war that has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions of people. (AP Photo/Rodney Muhumuza)
South Sudan must end war, UN chief says on refugee visitSouth Sudan's leaders must end war, UN chief says on visit to fastest-growing refugee crisis
The Associated Press22 hours ago
South African President Jacob Zuma answers questions in Parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, June 22, 2017. The Constitutional Court ruled earlier in Johannesburg, that a parliamentary vote of no confidence in Zuma could be held by secret ballot, saying it is up to the speaker of parliament to decide. (AP Photo)
Scandal-hit South Africa leader says doing job 'very well'Scandal-hit South African leader laughs at criticism, says he is doing his job 'very well'
The Associated Press22 hours ago
Somali security forces gather at the scene of a suicide car bomb attack on a police station in Mogadishu, Somalia Thursday, June 22, 2017. A number of people are dead and several others wounded in the blast in Somalia's capital, police said Thursday, adding that the bomber was trying to drive into the police station's gate but detonated against the wall instead. (AP Photo/Farah Abdi Warsameh)
7 dead in suicide blast at police station in Somalia capital7 dead, a dozen wounded in suicide car bomb blast at police station in Somalia's capital
The Associated Press22 hours ago
Ghana: Decision on Guantanamo detainees 'unconstitutional'Ghana court says decision to take in Guantanamo detainees 'unconstitutional'
The Associated Press23 hours ago
The Latest: Al-Shabab claims suicide blast in Somali capitalThe Latest: Al-Shabab claims suicide blast in Somali capital, monitoring group says
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File--In this April 14, 2014 photo, Hamamatou Harouna, 10, crawls to the restroom on the grounds of the Catholic Church where she and hundreds of others found refuge in Carnot, Central African Republic. Human Rights Watch says people with disabilities in Central African Republic are at high risk during attacks and forced displacement, facing neglect in an ongoing humanitarian crisis. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)
People with disabilities at risk in Central African RepublicPeople with disabilities at risk in Central African Republic amid fighting: Rights group
The Associated Press1 day ago
Mali says 1 woman still missing after attack on resortMalian authorities say 1 woman still missing after extremist attack on resort
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