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Liberia: el nuevo destino de 1.200 migrantes deportados de Estados Unidos a terceros países
Africa • 10:12 PM
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La nación de África Occidental llegó a un acuerdo con la Administración de Donald Trump para recibir migrantes de terceros países en el plazo de un año. Las personas deportadas provienen, en su mayoría, de países latinoamericanos, incluidos Cuba y Venezu
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Major Nigerian coke bust leads to arrests
Africa • 9:17 PM
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Nigeria's drug enforcement agency has broken up an international cocaine trafficking ring that used the continent's most populous country as a transit point for internationally bound shipments of life-devastating narcotics. Also, opponents of Tunisian Pr
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Cameroon's 93-year-old President Paul Biya returns after months-long stay abroad
Africa • 8:19 PM
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Cameroonian President Paul Biya returned to the country on Thursday after a 73-day absence, with local media reporting the 93-year-old had been in Geneva with his family and close aides. The country's opposition criticised Biya's long absence, saying he
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Más de 100 víctimas mortales tras el derrumbe de una mina de oro en la República Centroafricana
Africa • 4:56 PM
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Los equipos de rescate centroafricanos continúan este jueves 20 de agosto la búsqueda de los cuerpos de los mineros sepultados bajo el yacimiento artesanal de Zamboye, cerca de la frontera con Camerún, en medio de denuncias de los trabajadores locales po
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Gold mine collapse in Central African Republic leaves at least 100 dead
Africa • 2:22 PM
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**This video contains sensitive content** The death toll from August 18's gold mine collapse in Zamboye, Central African Republic has surpassed 100. Several survivors were also critically injured. An investigation has been opened to determine the cause o
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Wednesday, august 19, 2026
El jefe de Inteligencia de Ecuador y un directivo de 'Telemundo', entre los muertos de un accidente en Kenia
Africa • 11:16 PM
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Siete personas murieron este 19 de agosto al estrellarse un helicóptero turístico en una zona remota del norte de Kenia. Entre las víctimas se encontraban el director de Inteligencia de Ecuador, Michele Sensi-Contugi, y su esposa, un ejecutivo de la cade
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Angélique Kidjo makes Hollywood history as first Black African on Walk of Fame
Africa • 9:36 PM
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Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo celebrates her global legacy with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the first dedicated to a Black African. Also, in Nigeria, the town of Ogijo has more lead-recycling factories than anywhere else in Africa, supply
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Central African Republic gold mine collapse kills more than 100
Africa • 7:36 PM
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A gold mine collapse in the Central African Republican village of Zamboye near the Cameroon border on Tuesday killed more than 100 people, an official at a local mining association said. A member of the local youth council said the death toll would likel
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Angélique Kidjo becomes the first Black African honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Africa • 3:25 PM
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Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo on Tuesday became the first Black African to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Born in Benin, Kidjo has built an international career spanning more than 40 years and 18 albums. Her star is the
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Attempts to curb Ebola cases in DR Congo fail with more than 5,000 confirmed
Africa • 6:43 AM
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The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing the biggest Ebola epidemic in its history. Government data showed on Tuesday that cases now exceed 5,000. Efforts to contain the deadly illness are being hampered by weak health infrastructure, community resista
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Reporters Without Borders calls for 'immediate release' of two French filmmakers held in Togo
Africa • 12:55 AM
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Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called for the "immediate release" of two French filmmakers and their Togolese fixer in a statement issued late Wednesday. Detained since July 27, all three have now been remanded into custody to await trial, the group
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Senegal's first elite girls' boarding school challenges patriarchal norms
Africa • 12:52 AM
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Off the coast of Dakar, Goree Island is home to the Senegal’s first elite boarding school for girls. The Mariama Ba School of Excellence encourages its students to challenge what has traditionally been expected of girls across the predominantly Muslim We
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Tuesday, august 18, 2026
Jailed South African businessman appears before corruption inquiry
Africa • 8:28 PM
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In South Africa, the Madlanga Commission set up last year to unpick allegations of unlawful kickbacks, cliques and corruption in the criminal justice system continues its investigations. The revelations from evidence presented during proceedings have bee
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La OMS confía en que es posible controlar en tres meses el brote de ébola “con los recursos necesarios”
Africa • 4:58 PM
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A pesar de que el brote en la República Democrática del Congo es el segundo más mortal de la historia y el de más rápida propagación, la agencia sanitaria mundial sigue creyendo en las posibilidades de controlarlo en el plazo anunciado originalmente, si
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Ebola in DRC: Deadliest outbreak on record ‘outpacing the response’
Africa • 10:55 AM
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Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome WHO Spokesperson Tarik Jašarević. His central concern is that we do not yet know where all the places the Ebola virus is circulating: infected people remain outside treatment centres, transmission chains go undetected, an
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At least 20 elephants died in Kenya, theory of cyanide poisoning contested
Africa • 10:40 AM
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In Kenya, wildlife experts are pushing back over the theory that blames 20 mysterious elephant deaths on cyanide poisoning from pesticides used on nearby farmland. Laurent Berstecher explains.
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‘Come fetch your people’: 300 anti-migrants protesters call out to SADC leaders
Africa • 10:38 AM
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South Africa hosted a gathering of leaders from the southern African regional bloc amid xenophobic violence and anti-migrant protests. As the continent’s wealthiest country, South Africa has long attracted migrants, but it faces an unemployment rate of o
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Somali army repels troops loyal to ousted leader and Islamist insurgents
Africa • 10:02 AM
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Somali national forces repelled an assault by troops loyal to an ousted regional leader and Islamist insurgents on Monday over control of the key city of Baidoa. The assault involved "vehicles laden with explosives" according to the government, which sai
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El presidente de Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, gana la reelección con grandes promesas económicas
Africa • 8:42 AM
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El presidente de Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, ganó este martes un segundo mandato tras hacer campaña destacando los avances de la recuperación económica durante su Gobierno, incluido un importante acuerdo de reestructuración de la deuda. El mandatario, de
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Zambia's President Hichilema wins re-election with big economic promises
Africa • 1:22 AM
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Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term on Tuesday after campaigning on his record of economic recovery, including a major debt restructuring deal. The 64-year-old faces pressure to deliver more jobs and opportunities as critics accuse his
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Monday, august 17, 2026
Anti-migrant protesters gather outside SADC summit in South Africa
Africa • 8:45 PM
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Anti-migrant protesters in South Africa gather outside a meeting of regional leaders, demanding that they "fetch their people". Frustration continues to fester on all sides as Pretoria tries to repair fractured relationships with its neighbours while pla
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes country’s deadliest
Africa • 3:28 PM
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The DRC’s latest Ebola outbreak has killed 2,325 people, making it the country’s deadliest outbreak on record. Nearly 5,000 cases have been confirmed as the virus spreads to a sixth province, while health authorities work to tackle mistrust and contain t
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Cameroon wins first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title
Africa • 9:57 AM
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Cameroon defeated tournament newcomers Malawi 3-0 in the final to win its first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title. Marie Ngah Manga scored twice and Naomi Eto added another goal. Both finalists, along with Morocco and Algeria, qualified for next year's
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo now deadliest ever
Africa • 8:38 AM
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The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is now the deadliest in the country's history, according to the latest government data, with 2,235 reported killed from the virus. Confirmed cases have risen to 4,945, including 101 new cases detected in
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Prominent Mali journalist, influencer jailed for seven years for criticising junta
Africa • 12:31 AM
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A prominent Malian broadcaster and an influencer were on Monday jailed for seven years after criticising the ruling junta. Mohamed Youssouf Bathily was convicted by the Bamaka court of criminal conspiracy and discrediting the state alongside Rokia Doumbi
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Sunday, august 16, 2026
Senegal: Saint-Louis’ centuries-old pirogue racing tradition
Africa • 3:51 PM
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In Saint-Louis, Senegal, traditional pirogue races are keeping alive a centuries-old tradition dating back nearly 200 years. Held in the fishing district of Guet Ndar, the 3.5-kilometre race brings together dozens of rowers and huge crowds, turning the e
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Death toll from Zimbabwe capsized ferry accident rises to 84
Africa • 2:01 PM
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Rescue workers recovered more bodies on Sunday following a ferry capsizing accident that occured earlier this week on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, bringing the death toll to at least 84. The search continues, as authorities fear the number of casualties coul
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Chad : Opposition figure Succès Masra speaks to France 24
Africa • 9:23 AM
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Chadian opposition leader and former Prime Minister Succès Masra, who founded the opposition party Les Transformateurs and challenged President Mahamat Idriss Déby in the 2024 presidential election, was jailed for more than a year after being sentenced t
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Saturday, august 15, 2026
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo: One death every 30 minutes
Africa • 2:46 PM
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The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo is now the second-largest on record, with more than 2,100 deaths and the virus spreading to a sixth province. Health workers are struggling to contain the rapidly growing outbreak amid community resistance, misinfor
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Chad bans sand extraction along Chari River, sparking controversy
Africa • 12:58 AM
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In Chad, the Chari River has been badly affected by years of intensive sand extraction along its banks, particularly around the capital, N’Djamena. The Ministry of Mines recently banned the practice to protect the environment and wildlife, but the decisi
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Zambia resumes vote count after pause over violence
Africa • 12:32 AM
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Zambia resumed vote counting Friday after a nationwide suspension over alleged attacks on polling staff and stolen marked ballot papers. The halt came a day after presidential and parliamentary elections, with opposition leader Brian Mundubile already cl
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Friday, august 14, 2026
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province
Africa • 9:10 PM
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The Ebola outbreak in the DR of Congo is spreading, with the virus now confirmed in a sixth province, raising fresh concerns about new infections and the challenges facing health teams. Meanwhile, the migration crisis between Morocco and Spain continues,
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Chadian President Déby pardons jailed main rival and 8 opposition leaders
Africa • 1:48 PM
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Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Déby on Friday pardoned the jailed ex-prime minister and leader of Chad’s main opposition party Succès Masra, along with eight other party leaders. Masra had been serving a 20-year sentence, convicted of hate speech, xenop
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Zambia suspends vote count nationwide amid reports of violence, ballot theft
Africa • 11:57 AM
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Zambia's electoral commission on Friday suspended vote counting from Thursday's presidential and parliamentary elections for at least 24 hours due to “violence targeted at poll staff” and reported instances of theft of marked ballot papers. Former minist
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Ferry sinking kills 46 in rural Zimbabwe
Africa • 11:37 AM
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In Zimbabwe, hundreds of people have attended a memorial service following a ferry disaster on Lake Kariba that claimed at least 46 lives. The boat was a vital link for villagers and fish traders around the vast lake, but was reportedly overloaded when i
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Thursday, august 13, 2026
Ceremony held in Zimbabwe to pay tribute to capsized ferry victims
Africa • 8:23 PM
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In tonight's programme: Mourners gather in memory of the 44 people killed in Tuesday's ferry accident on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba. Also, ballot counting has started in Zambia, where President Hakainde Hichilema is expected to win a second term. Finally, re
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Mali pardons French official sentenced to 20 years in prison
Africa • 2:50 PM
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Mali President Assimi Goïta on Thursday pardoned a French national who had been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Last year, Mali's military-led government accused Yann Vézilier, an official from the French embassy, of being involved in a plot to desta
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Zambia heads to polls with President Hichilema expected to win second term
Africa • 12:33 AM
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Zambians vote Thursday in a general election widely expected to give President Hakainde Hichilema a second term, as his economic record faces a test from voters frustrated by the cost of living and opposition parties seek to capitalise on discontent desp
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Wednesday, august 12, 2026
Tuesday, august 11, 2026
Libyan National Army intel chief assassinated in Benghazi car bombing
Africa • 11:33 PM
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The Libyan National Army, which controls the east and parts of southern Libya, said Tuesday that a car bomb killed its military intelligence chief Fawzi al-Mansouri in Benghazi. The assassination raises fresh questions over security in the stronghold of
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Nigerian returnees try to re-adapt after trauma in South Africa
Africa • 9:10 PM
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In tonight's programme: Nigerian returnees are trying to forget the trauma they experienced during months of xenophobic protests in South Africa that have frayed diplomatic ties between the two African powerhouses. Also, Chad says teaming up with General
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¿Por qué la fianza de visados de EE. UU. golpea con más fuerza a África?
Africa • 5:25 PM
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Desde el pasado 3 de agosto, Estados Unidos implementó de forma permanente su programa de fianzas para visados de negocios y turismo, una medida que impacta a 50 naciones a nivel global. De ellas, 30 pertenecen al continente africano, a pesar de que sus
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At least 2,000 die in DR Congo's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record
Africa • 11:47 AM
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At least 2,000 people have died in Congo’s Ebola outbreak – the fastest-growing on record, according to the latest data – as health authorities struggle to get help to remote localities due to rebel conflict, bad roads and work stoppages over payment iss
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Monday, august 10, 2026
Ebola outbreak started three months before official declaration, WHO says
Africa • 8:26 PM
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The World Health Organization says that sequencing shows the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in DR Congo started about three months before the emergency was officially declared in May. Also, it's crunch week for Zambia as voters gear up for presidential elect
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Ivory Coast's Biama boom: TikTok trend gets the nation's youth dancing
Africa • 11:25 AM
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Born barely five years ago in Yopougon – the poorest, but also the liveliest area of Ivory Coast's economic capital Abidjan – Biama has got the whole of Ivorian youth dancing. Faster than coupé-décalé, this newer musical and choreographic genre borrows m
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Sunday, august 9, 2026
Saturday, august 8, 2026
Friday, august 7, 2026
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo surpasses 4,000 cases
Africa • 8:18 PM
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In tonight's programme: A grim new milestone is marked in the fast-growing Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as cases surpass 4,000. Also, low rainfall and failing pipes leave taps dry in Gabon's capital Libreville. Finally, rising water levels at Lake Baringo
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'DRC's largest Ebola outbreak on record: Active conflict and armed groups hamper the response'
Africa • 5:53 PM
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Sharon Gaffney is pleased to welcome Heather Kerr, Country Director for Congo at the International Rescue Committee. The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is unprecedented, not simply because of its scale, but because it spre
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Nigerian artist transforms ordinary clay into intricate works of art
Africa • 9:35 AM
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In his Lagos studio, Nigerian artist Emmanuel Olatunde is transforming the way portraits are painted, using clay sourced from the earth beneath his feet. The 39-year-old artist has developed a unique technique that turns natural clay into paint, using hi
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South Africa's textile industry in crisis after migrant workers fled the country
Africa • 9:35 AM
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South Africa's textile industry is facing a workforce crisis after thousands of migrant workers fled the country in the past few months, in the wake of violent xenophobic protests. The campaign led by anti-immigrant group March and March sought to free u
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Award-winning Ethiopian journalist accused authorities of abduction
Africa • 9:33 AM
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Ethiopian security agents abducted, assaulted and detained Yonas Kedir, the editor-in-chief of independent media outlet Addis Standard, the publication said on August 7, the latest sign of a worsening climate for the press. Addis Standard, a print and on
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