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By Nafisa Eltahir CAIRO/DUBAI (Reuters) -Sudanese paramilitaries are forming a parallel government to the one controlled by the country’s army, pushing Sudan further towards de facto division, political analysts say. After more than two years of war that has caused waves of ethnic killings, famine and massive displacement, Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support …

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By Ben Ezeamalu LAGOS (Reuters) -Nurses in Nigeria’s public hospitals began a seven-day “warning” strike on Wednesday, demanding improved remuneration, better working conditions and increased recruitment, after a two-week ultimatum to the government expired without resolution. The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) warned that if their demands are not met by next …

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ATHENS (Reuters) -Libyan coast guard officers have started training on the Greek island of Crete as part of a plan to strengthen cooperation and help the two countries stem a surge in migrant arrivals, Greek sources said on Wednesday. Relations between Greece and Libya have been strained by a maritime boundary agreement signed in 2019 …

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ABIDJAN (Reuters) -Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara’s decision to seek re-election in October means the world’s top cocoa-producing nation will again have to wait on his promise to pass the baton to a new generation of political leaders. But the 83-year-old former international banker is hoping a strong economy and a weak field of challengers …

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