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Wrestling boss Vince McMahon retires from WWE amid hush money probe
McMahon stepped down from his roles with WWE last month pending the results of an internal investigation after allegations he had an affair with an employee and paid her $3 million to keep the matter…
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Morocco steps up efforts to contain forest fires sweeping across north
Moroccan firefighters stepped up their efforts on Wednesday to contain forest fires, fanned by fierce winds, that are sweeping across the north of the country, according to local authorities. In the most affected province of…
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Benin frees 30 opposition supporters during Macron visit: source
The West African state was long praised for its vibrant multi-party democracy, but critics say freedoms have eroded under Talon, a 64-year-old cotton magnate first elected in 2016.
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What’s next for Tunisia after constitutional vote?
Preliminary results were released late Tuesday, although the electoral board controlled by Saied has until the end of August to announce a definitive outcome.
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Mali ‘not at war’ with UN: foreign minister
The Malian authorities have also announced the suspension of all MINUSMA rotations, saying a meeting between both parties must take place to facilitate their coordination and regulation.
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Malawi’s struggle with deadly witchcraft violence
In 2017, the United Nations was forced to pull out its staff from southern Malawi after at least seven people were killed as rumours about vampires swept the region.
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Tunisia approves new constitution in vote with low turnout
Saied has repeatedly threatened his enemies in recent months, issuing video diatribes against unnamed foes he describes as “germs”, “snakes” and “traitors”.
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Three peacekeepers killed as anti-UN protests spread in DR Congo
Morocco’s army also released a statement confirming that one Moroccan peacekeeper had been shot dead, with 20 of the North African country’s MONUSCO contingent also wounded during recent unrest.
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Kenya holds single-candidate presidential ‘debate’
Former prime minister Raila Odinga, 77, would not take part, his campaign team said Sunday, accusing Ruto, 55, of trying to avoid certain topics such as corruption.
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Burkina ex-leader Compaore apologises to family of slain Sankara
A Burkina court handed him a life term in absentia in April for his role in the assassination.
