Wits University students in South Africa attack police

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Protesters at Wits University in South Africa have attacked police vehicles with rocks as violence in nationwide demonstrations over high tuition fees escalate. Police fired stun grenades, rubber bullets and teargas at hundreds of students who marched through the university's campus in Johannesburg.

Ethiopian government declares three days of national mourning

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The Ethiopian government has declared three days of national mourning following the deaths of at least 52 people in a stampede that occurred during a protest at a religious festival in the Oro-mia region on Sunday.

Colombians reject peace deal

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Colombians have rejected a peace deal to end 52 years of war with the Farc guerrillas, throwing the country into confusion about its future. Counting of votes from more than ninety polling stations was completed.

Ngondet pledges to unveil "inclusive government"

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Gabon's new Prime Minister Emmanuel Ngondet has pledged to unveil his "inclusive government" at the weekend while criticising defeated presidential candidate Jean Ping for refusing to concede defeat.

Machar's call for an armed opposition in South Sudan condemned

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South Sudan's government has strongly condemned statements made by Riek Machar, who called for an armed opposition to the government this weekend. In a statement President Salva Kiir said that there was no place in South Sudanese politics for those who wish to take part through the barrel of the gun.

Schools in Borno region re-open

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High schools have reopened this week across Borno region after they have been closed for more than two years.