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South Sudan repulses coup attempt, minister says

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JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Disgruntled soldiers and politicians led by a former vice president attempted to overthrow the South Sudanese government, a top government

Bombs, suicide attacks in Iraq kill at least 21: police, medics

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(Reuters) – Suicide attacks and bombings across Iraq killed at least 21 people on Monday, medical and police sources said, the latest in a series

Mandela buried in rolling hills of South Africa

YoopyaDec 16, 2013April 14, 20230

QUNU, South Africa (AP) — His flag-draped casket resting on a carpet of animal skins, Nelson Mandela was laid to rest Sunday in the green,

African animist funeral customs and military pomp for Mandela burial on Sunday

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Nelson Mandela will be laid to rest on Sunday in an elaborate ceremony combining a state funeral and all its military pomp with the traditional

More purges may follow execution of Kim’s uncle

YoopyaDec 13, 2013December 31, 20230

PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — The execution of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s uncle brought a swift and violent end to a man long

Huge crowds gather in hopes of seeing Mandela body

YoopyaDec 13, 2013February 2, 20240

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Tens of thousands of South African mourners waited in line on Friday to view the body of Nelson Mandela, which

Central African Republic humanitarian crisis mounts even as attacks ease

YoopyaDec 13, 2013February 2, 20240

(Reuters) – As the base for French forces in Central African Republic, Bangui airport is one of the safest places in town. It is now

Guinea opposition says will sit in Assembly despite poll dispute

YoopyaDec 13, 2013February 2, 20240

(Reuters) – Opposition parties in Guinea said on Thursday they would take their seats in the National Assembly, ending a period of uncertainty that began

Kenya celebrates 50 years of independence from UK

YoopyaDec 13, 2013February 2, 20240

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya celebrated 50 years of independence Thursday with its leaders praising the progress the country has made since its freedom from

Congo signs peace deal with M23 rebels: Kenya presidential spokesman

YoopyaDec 13, 2013February 2, 20240

(Reuters) – The Congolese government has signed a peace deal with the M23 rebels it had been fighting until they laid down their arms last