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Macky Sall's attempt to postpone the elections has thrown Senegal into political turmoil.
Orchestre Jigeen Ñi want to inspire a new generation of musicians in their country, one song at a time.
South African authorities say conditions on board the livestock vessel from Brazil are "abhorrent".
About 400 people are thought to have starved to death in six months in Tigray and Amhara regions.
Millions have been forced to flee the conflict between M23 rebels and DR Congo government forces.
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