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Ethiopia peace talks ongoing in South Africa
Ethiopia peace talks ongoing in South Africa

Talks between the Ethiopian government and the rebel authorities in Tigray aimed at finding a peaceful resolution to their devastating two-year conflict were continuing Monday, a diplomat said. A diplomat with knowledge of the discussions confirmed to AFP that the talks were continuing on Monday, without giving further details, adding: "They are very strict about confidentiality."

Bankrupt Sri Lanka's inflation dips to 66 percent
Bankrupt Sri Lanka's inflation dips to 66 percent

Inflation in crisis-hit Sri Lanka dipped marginally for the first time in 12 months but prices were still an eye-watering 66 percent higher than a year ago, official data showed Monday. However, the price of petrol is still double the amount before the start of the crisis late last year, while diesel -- used commonly for public transport -- is still three and a half times more.

C.Africa special court sentences three for crimes against humanity
C.Africa special court sentences three for crimes against humanity

A court in the Central African Republic (CAR) in a historic ruling on Monday convicted three militiamen for crimes against humanity and handed them jail terms ranging from 20 years to life. The Special Criminal Court, a tribunal of local and international judges, sentenced Adoum to life and the others to 20 years after its first-ever trial.