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Zimbabwe Launches New Currency Amidst Controversy

Zimbabwe has launched its own currency for the first time since the country's dollar was abandoned seven years ago amid rampant inflation.

Zuma’s Cabinet Wants Him To Step Down

South African President, Jacob Zuma, is facing yet another threat to his presidency with a renewed call by three of his cabinet members for him to stand down.

Cuba’s Leader, Fidel Castro Dies Aged 90

Cuba's former president Fidel Castro, one of the world's longest-serving and most iconic leaders, has died aged 90.

Embattled Zuma Faces Query From Own Party

South African President Jacob Zuma will be questioned next week by the African National Congress' (ANC) integrity commission following persistent allegations of corruption and poor election results, the party said on Friday.
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Train Collision Kills 31 in Iran

At least 31 people have been killed and dozens more injured in a train collision in northern Iran. Officials say four carriages derailed and two caught fire after an intercity express broke down between stations and was hit by another train early on Friday.

Uganda Bans Microsoft, Facebook Funded Schools

A legal tug-of-war between Ugandan authorities and a for-profit international chain of schools, Bridge International Academies, BIA, has led to the education provider being ordered to shut down in a matter of weeks, leaving the lives of thousands of pupils in limbo.

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