President Zuma and the media in South Africa
We explore Zuma's grip on broadcasters, and Wikimedia Foundation on facts, trust and open source knowledge.
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Barrow to be officially sworn in as Gambia's president
Thousands will attend ceremony in the capital Banjul to witness the first democratic transfer of power in the country.
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Merkel: 'Islam is not the source of terrorism'
Both Merkel and US Vice President Mike Pence attend key security conference in Munich with Russia high on the agenda.
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Break-dancing for social justice in Tunisia
The Mafia Wallitili Festival offered a platform to showcase the frustrations of the country's disillusioned youth.
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The Rohingya crisis and the role of the OIC
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is not doing enough to save the Rohingya community in Myanmar.
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Two dead as powerful storm hits Southern California
The strongest winter storm in six years hits the western US seaboard with more rain expected through the weekend.
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Thousands march against Duterte's war on drugs
Filipino Catholics condemn a 'spreading culture of violence' as the president's anti-drug campaign kills thousands.
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Sri Lanka's antivenom leap forward
By making its own antivenom, Sri Lanka could boost its technology capacity and become a model exporter for others.
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Building peace through video games in South Sudan
In a country ravaged by war and tribal rivalry, software engineer Lual Mayen promotes unity with video and board games.
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Maintaining traditions in Salasaca of Ecuador's Andes
Here, men and women wear traditional clothes, hold festive rituals, and make handicrafts.
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Gaza doctor seeks justice in Israeli court
Izzeldin Abuelaish's lawsuit is finally set to be heard, years after the Israeli army killed his daughters in Gaza.
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Yahya Sinwar elected new leader of Hamas in Gaza Strip
Yahya Sinwar, known as the founding member of the Hamas military wing, was chosen in secret elections.
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North Korean arrested over Kim Jong-nam's killing
Police make fourth arrest in Malaysia following death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half-brother.
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Trump declares media 'the enemy of the American people'
President Donald Trump has stepped up his verbal attacks on several widely respected US news organisations.
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Sufis return to Sehwan shrine in defiance of ISIL
Day after deadly ISIL attack, more than 100 gather to wash blood-soaked floors of the shrine and continue ritual.
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Odebrecht case: Thousands protest in Panama City
Demonstrators take part in anti-government rally amid growing scandal over bribes paid by Brazilian firm Odebrecht.
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Trump team denies considering mobilising National Guard
White House dismisses AP report of draft memo calling for many troops to help crack down on undocumented immigrants.
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Geneva talks unlikely to focus on transition in Syria
Assad's future may be off the agenda at meeting of Syrian factions, with elections and governance set to be the focus.
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UN, Arab League reiterate support for Palestinian state
Joint statement by UN and Arab League heads comes after Trump drops US commitment to two-state solution to conflict.
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Explosion hits Viransehir in Turkey's southeast
Car bomb kills at least three-year-old child and wounds 15 people in Viransehir, according to local governor.
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