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Covid-19 cases ‘drop significantly’ in Africa: WHO

Even South Africa, where the Omicron variant was first detected, had seen cases trending downward over the past four weeks

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Stampede at religious gathering kills 29 people in Liberia

Incident took place when a gang of thugs armed with knives attacked people at the ceremony.

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Somali government spokesman wounded in suicide bombing

One witness said he had seen 'human body parts strewn across the area'

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Canadian doctor delivers 'Miracle' baby on flight from Qatar to Uganda

The baby was named Miracle Aisha, after the doctor

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Terrorism charge for suspect in South Africa Parliament fire

The accused has been sent to a psychiatric hospital for a month for assessment

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UN starts talks in Sudan to resolve post-coup crisis

Officials contact parties to look for way forward, army raises no objections

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Floods kill 10, leave hundreds homeless in South African city

Scientists suspect that climate change is the cause of worsening floods and droughts along the country’s eastern coastline

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Sudan security forces fire tear gas as thousands protest coup

Demonstrations in Khartoum keep up pressure on military following takeover 11 weeks ago

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Six die in South African floods

A policeman died conducting rescue and recovery operations

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