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30 Mar
The family of slain Tunisian opposition politician Chokri Belaid say they feel some relief after his convicted killers were handed capital sentences. Belaid's assassination in 2013 sparked widespread unrest at a politically and socially turbulent time in Tunisia's history.
29 Oct
Announced on national television, the military reshuffle in DR Congo sees the return of a former top aide, who was convicted of involvement in the 2001 assassination of then-president Laurent-Désiré Kabila. Eddy Kapend has always denied involvement in the murder plot. Also in this edition: the Also Known As Africa contemporary art fair event is currently underway in Paris. Finally, we look at what Saturday's rugby match against England could have in store for South Africa.
7 Aug 2023
The former prime minister of Pakistan has been found guilty in a case involving state gifts and has been handed a three-year jail term. Khan has maintained he is innocent of the charges brought against him.
27 Jul 2023
A 72-year-old man linked to those involved in the overdose death of actor Michael K Williams has been sentenced to 30 months in prison. Williams, who starred in films and series like 'The Wire' and 'Boardwalk Empire', overdosed in his Brooklyn penthouse apartment in September 2021.
17 Jul 2023
The 33-year-old had been accused of going to Syria in 2016 along with her children and joining the terrorist group.

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Coups, sanctions, and withdrawal of member states; the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) must either reform or decline, observers warn.