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VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGUN warns of worsening crisis in South Sudan as peace process faltersThe UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa said recent military offensives have resulted in deaths, displacement, and the destruction of civilian infrastructure.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGhana's president pardons hundreds of prisonersA statement from the presidency said 787 of those pardoned were first time offenders, while 33 were forgiven on medical grounds.Africanews
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VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGTrump administration revokes more than 6,000 student visasThe U.S. State Department says this is mostly for overstays or breaking the law with a small minority because of 'support for terrorism'.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBurkina Faso kicks out UN coordinator over 'false' reportIn a statement, the government accused Carol Flore-Smereczniak of participating in the preparation of the report — titled Children and Armed Conflict in Burkina Faso — which it says conveyed “serious and false information.”Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGWorld mosquito day marks deadly impact of tiny insectsWith over one million deaths annually linked to mosquito-borne diseases, World Mosquito Day calls for vigilance, innovation and action against one of nature’s smallest but deadliest threats.Africanews
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