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Global powers have rebuffed United States President Donald Trump’s threat to invade Nigeria over alleged Christian ...

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The African Union has called for stronger continental cooperation to safeguard Africa's biodiversity, as leaders, scientists ...

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When Egypt officially opened the doors of its $1 billion treasure trove of ancient artifacts on November 1, the great and the good of world politics stood in the shadow of King Ramses II. Eleven ...