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Now playing Next Libya Libya suspends foreign minister after Israel contact sparks protests Libya's pro-Palestinian government has launched an inquiry, as both countries dispute the nature of their contact. 28/08/2023
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Now playing Next Niger Thousands of migrants who tried to reach Europe caught in Niger's coup Sahr John Yambasu watched people die at sea and abandoned his journey but is among thousands who can't return home as borders closed following the coup in Niger. 26/08/2023
Now playing Next Niger Niger coup supporters rally after French ambassador ordered out The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had told coup leaders in Niger it was not too late to return to civilian rule despite the junta demanding the expulsion of the French ambassador 26/08/2023
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Now playing Next no comment People given an extra day to cast their votes in Zimbabwe's elections At many polling stations in Harare and other urban areas, people shoved and shouted at election officials and police officers after being told ballot papers had run out. 24/08/2023
Now playing Next Business BRICS invites new members to join economic bloc Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Egypt and Ethiopia have been invited to join the BRICS economic bloc. 24/08/2023
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Now playing Next South Africa China, South Africa push 'peace plan' for Ukraine at BRICS summit The bloc of countries consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa want to expand their influence on global economic and political affairs. The ongoing invasion of Ukraine is their first target. 23/08/2023
Now playing Next Zimbabwe Euroviews. In Zimbabwe, Zanu-PF are trying to steal the election again It is imperative that the EU, UK, US and other democratic voices help Zimbabwe stand tall and show the rest of Africa that the retreat of democracy is not inevitable, Lord Oates writes. 23/08/2023
Now playing Next South Africa Putin was supposed to be in South Africa this week. Why won't he be? Vladimir Putin will be the odd one out when leaders from the BRICS economic bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa meet in Johannesburg this week. 21/08/2023