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Rwanda’s struggle 2 decades later

Twenty years on from the 100 days of the Rwandan genocide, and many here are still in search of closure.

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Genocide, 20 years on

Every year, beginning in April, Rwanda's government urges its citizens to "Kwibuka" -- the Rwandan word for "remember." To remember the hundreds of thousands of lives lost during the country's…

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‘Honeymoon murder’ suspect extradited to South Africa

The British businessman accused of ordering a hit on his new wife while on honeymoon in South Africa has been returned to the country by UK officials. He denies murdering…

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Oscar Pistorius’ tearful apology

An emotional Oscar Pistorius apologized Monday to the family of Reeva Steenkamp, saying he woke up thinking of them and praying for them every day.

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France out of of Rwanda genocide commemoration

France said Monday that its ambassador to Rwanda had been barred from attending events marking the 20th anniversary of the country's genocide amid a diplomatic dispute between Paris and Kigali.

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U.N. chief: Don’t repeat Rwanda

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday warned officials in the embattled Central African Republic not to repeat the mistakes that led to the Rwanda genocide 20 years ago.

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How this animal kills thousands

We are closing than ever to beating the tropical diseases that cause so much suffering -- we will end them for good?

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U.N.: Chad soldiers killed civilians in Central African Republic

Soldiers from Chad entered a market in the Central African Republic capital of Bangui last week, killed about 30 civilians, wounded another 300 and returned to Chad, according to preliminary…

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U.N.: Chad soldiers killed civilians in Central African Republic

Soldiers from Chad entered a market in the Central African Republic capital of Bangui last week, killed about 30 civilians, wounded another 300 and returned to Chad, according to preliminary…

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Ebola toll in West Africa rises again

The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in coastal West Africa has risen to 84, aid workers have reported. More deaths are suspected or confirmed in Liberia and Sierra Leone.

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‘El-Sisi’s new dictatorship’

Since the July 3 military coup, Egypt has been witness to the rise of a new military dictatorship led by Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

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No alternative but el-Sisi?

For many Egyptians, there is no alternative but el-Sisi, he represents hope and the light at the end of the tunnel, but his success will depend on his ability to…

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Revolutionary rock band

Before releasing an album most bands would talk about record sales or concert dates. But for Egyptian band Cairokee the bigger talking point is whether they will get arrested.

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Pistorius trial: The defense

Oscar Pistorius killed Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day last year. Of that, there is no doubt.

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Electrifying a continent

Ending energy poverty is central to a resurgent Africa, writes entrepreneur Tony O. Elumelu.

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