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UNESCO set to give Algerian Rai music and Tunisian Harissa heritage statusF

The French baguette, Algerian Rai music and Tunisia's harissa condiment are among this year's contenders for recognition as intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, which started deliberations Monday in Morocco. The United Nations' cultural agency is examining 56...
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Sahel: Lawyers in Chad to boycott trials of hundreds of anti-government protestersF

Lawyers in Chad have vowed to stop work during a mass trial, due to start Tuesday, of more than 400 people detained over deadly anti-government protests. Officially, around 50 people -- including 10 members of the security forces -- died when police opened fire on...
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Sahel: Rights watchdog urges independent probe into Chad deathsF

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Chad to let outside investigators probe clashes last week between security forces and anti-junta protestors that left dozens of dead. "Chadian authorities need to immediately ensure that an effective, independent investigation will...
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Sahel: US concerned about worsening crisis in Mali, blames Russia’s Wagner GroupF

By Portia Crowe Mali's security situation has become "significantly worse" due to the ruling junta's choices, including an alleged decision to partner with Wagner, a Russian private security firm, a senior US official said Wednesday. Mali's ruling junta, which seized...
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