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Moroccan activists demand abortion rights after teen's death
Moroccan activists demand abortion rights after teen's death
by  AFP

Dozens of feminist activists demonstrated Wednesday in Morocco's capital, calling for legalised abortions after a teenage girl died following a clandestine procedure, AFP reporters said. The death of the teenager earlier this month in a village in central Morocco has reignited calls by feminist groups and activists to legalise abortions in the country.

Power starting to return to Cuba after departure of Hurricane Ian
Power starting to return to Cuba after departure of Hurricane Ian
by  AFP

Authorities were slowly restoring electricity in Cuba on Wednesday following an 18-hour power outage in the country caused by Hurricane Ian, which killed two people and left widespread damage. Ian caused five buildings in the capital to collapse, while another 68 were partially damaged, authorities said. cb/rd/yow/bc/to

Low-key start for Nigeria's 2023 election campaign
Low-key start for Nigeria's 2023 election campaign
by  AFP

Campaigning for Nigeria's 2023 presidential election got off to a low-key start on Wednesday, with candidates holding a book launch and rallies or postponing official inaugurations. APC this week said it was postponing the official launch of its campaign indefinitely to "accommodate more stakeholders and interests within the APC family".

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