Sudanese military plane crash death toll rises to 46
Military plane crashed during takeoff in in northern Omdurman on Tuesday
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Tunisian court sentences 8 to death for 2013 opposition murder
Mohamed Brahmi’s assassination in July 2013 triggered a political crisis in Tunisia
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Nigeria’s museum to take custody of Benin Bronzes with royal approval
The Benin Bronzes, looted by British soldiers during the 1897 raid on the Kingdom of Benin, are some of Africa’s most significant cultural treasures and are mostly housed in European institutions
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Mediators reach deal for prisoner swap and hostage remains
The source, who has knowledge of the negotiations, stated that the exchange will take place under Egyptian supervision
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Jailed Egyptian-British activist’s mom hospitalized amid hunger strike
Laila Soueif, 68, who has lost nearly 30 kg (66 lb) since beginning her fast in September, was admitted to St. Thomas’ Hospital after her blood sugar levels dropped dangerously low
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Injured South African peacekeepers return from war-ridden DR Congo
M23 rebels also urged all foreign forces in region to leave, French media says
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Church of England moves to discipline clergy over abuse scandal
The disciplinary process could lead to penalties ranging from a permanent ban from ministry to resignation
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African blocs name peace facilitators for Eastern DRC conflict
Ex-presidents Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya, Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria and former Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn of Ethiopia to lead regional peace efforts
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Egypt rejects plans to displace Palestinians, citing security concerns
The issue is expected to take center stage at an emergency Arab League summit in Cairo on March 4
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Senegal signs peace deal, ending Africa’s oldest conflict
Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo brokered peace agreement between Senegal and Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance, reports state media
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