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Uganda: Tax Relief Measures in Response to COVID-19
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Tunisia - 105 Royal Artefacts Withdrawn From France's Drouot Auction (Gherairi)
Tunis/Tunisia — "The 105 royal artefacts" dating back to the Beys' era and owned by a Tunisian citizen were withdrawn Thursday afternoon from the Drouot auction", France, Tunisia's Ambassador to UNESCO Ghazi Gherairi told
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Why The World Is More Worried Than Ever About A 2nd Wave | The Oklahoma Eagle
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Angola: COVID-19 - Cuanza Norte On 'Pandemic Route'
Luanda — Recklessness and civil disobedience by some national and foreign citizens who insist on defying the Law on cordon sanitaire led to the spread of the covid-19 to the northern Cuanza Norte province, ranking second after Luanda, the
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South Africa: From Maternal Health to COVID-19 - How a WhatsApp Service Became Essential for Millions
Cape Town — Covid-19 Connect, a WhatsApp service that provides users with relevant information to help make informed and effective decisions during the pandemic, was developed by Praekelt.org for South Africa, but the organisation's experience with digital health technology like MomConnect allowed
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Kid Cudi Stars In New HBO Series We Are Who We Are — Watch The Trailer Inside
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The Dutch Finally Cancels ‘Black Pete’ – Your Black World
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Nigeria: Taraba Massacre, Arson - 'Friends Turned Their Guns On us, Wiped Out Our Kinsmen'
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Two UN peacekeepers killed in an attack in northwestern Mali
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Islamic extremists attack 3 towns in Borno state, claims at least 38 lives
Three attacks by Islamic extremists, including an assault on Monguno, a military garrison town, have killed more than 38 people in Nigeria’s notheastern Borno
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Malnutrition in poorer nations costs firms up to US$850 billion - study
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KARUORO: It is time for in-depth policy on digital trade
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South Africa: COVID-19 - 'The Pandemic Is Gaining Momentum in Gauteng' - Premier David Makhura
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Africa: US Undue Meddling in African Development Bank Leadership
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Uganda: Cabinet Rejects Dead Year, Opts to Buy 10m Radio Sets
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