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Chad protest witnesses recall 'terrible, terrible day' of death
Chad protest witnesses recall 'terrible, terrible day' of death
by  AFP

Witnesses have come forward to tell AFP of the "absolutely terrible, terrible day" of violence that left 50 dead during widespread protests last week against the decision by Chad's military ruler to extend his junta's grip on power. "It was an absolutely terrible, terrible day.

US sanctions target Nicaragua gold mining
US sanctions target Nicaragua gold mining
by  AFP

The United States imposed sanctions on a Nicaraguan state gold mining operation Monday, saying it finances the regime of President Daniel Ortega and his wife Vice President Rosario Murillo. By placing the directorate on the sanctions blacklist, the United States "aims to cut off the Ortega-Murillo regime from its ability to use gold proceeds to oppress the Nicaraguan people."

Residents on edge as Uganda reports Ebola cases in Kampala
Residents on edge as Uganda reports Ebola cases in Kampala
by  AFP

Uganda has reported 14 confirmed cases of Ebola in the greater Kampala region, the country's health minister said Monday, but sought to assure anxious residents that the situation in the capital was under control. But Aceng told AFP Monday: "The situation in Kampala is still under control and (there is) no need to restrict people's movements."

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