Africa
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South African police use force to disperse anti-immigration protestersNelson Mandela Foundation accuses authorities of ‘giving permission for march of hatred’ after demonstrations in Pretoria
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Donors pledge $672m at Oslo summit to avert famine in Nigeria and Lake ChadNorway leads funding commitments as summit raises one-third of $1.5bn needed to avert famine by reaching 3 million people within five months
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The Guardian view on famine: sitting by as disaster unfoldsEditorial: Millions face starvation, but the world is turning away. We are too late to prevent this severe food crisis – but we can and must act now to save lives
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In an age of autocracy, meet the dissidents speaking truth to powerStrongmen are back in vogue, but these six people are determined to defy the despots
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US has provided $315m in financing to supplier of mines accused of slave laborBetween 2007 and 2015, Export Import Bank provided 48 insurance policies to Connell Company to work with mining companies in seven African countries
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EU and UK united in effort to combat famine in South SudanFunding response follows UN warnings that 40% of South Sudan’s population are in urgent need, with people already dying from hunger
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South African judge blocks attempt to withdraw from ICCPresident Jacob Zuma ordered to withdraw ‘invalid’ notification of withdrawal, with judge saying move is unconstitutional
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Robert Mugabe marks 93rd birthday with praise for Donald TrumpZimbabwe president drops no hint that he plans to relinquish power in interview in which he appears to be struggling to keep his eyes open
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UK risks legitimising Sudan's rights abuses with migration talks, MPs warnDialogue with Sudan to tackle migrant numbers is putting UK and EU’s reputation for championing human rights at risk, says parliamentary committee
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Bodies of dozens of people wash ashore in western LibyaBodies were discovered on coast of city of Zawiya, says Red Crescent, and coastguard says engine was removed from boat
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Russia increases involvement in Libya by signing oil dealLibyan national oil corporation says contract with Rosneft to redevelop oilfields lays groundwork for further investment
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British banks are go-betweens in global conflict. This can be stoppedHigh-level corruption and illicit trade in natural resources depend on banks across the EU. Putting financial pressure on them can help save lives
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Famine declared in South Sudan‘Man-made’ food crisis threatens 100,000 people after war and a collapsing economy devastate agriculture in the country
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Rockets fired into southern Israel from Egypt's SinaiNo casualties as two handmade rockets land in Eshkol region day after Isis claims four members were killed by Israeli drone
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Suicide bomber kills dozens at market in SomaliaBlast in Mogadishu comes less than a fortnight after election of new president, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed
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In search of Tanzania's bee-eatersBirdwatch In the Selous Game Reserve you can see seven different bee-eaters. Each one sports impossibly beautiful colours
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Search and rescue in the Mediterranean – in picturesPhotographer David Ramos was onboard the rescue vessel Golfo Azzurro, operated by the Spanish NGO Proactiva Open Arms
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MI6 chief’s role in abduction of Gaddafi foe Belhaj set to be revealedHigh court to consider review of decision not to prosecute former MI6 director over Abdel Hakim Belhaj case
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Reclaiming history with Yaa Gyasi and Chibundu Onuzo - books podcastThe authors of two buzzy new novels, Homegoing and Welcome to Lagos, explore ancient and modern stories of west Africa
He’s 93 and frail, but Mugabe pledges to carry on ruling