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Kenya's Ruto says finance bill to be withdrawn after anti-tax protest deaths
Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday said he would withdraw planned tax rises, bowing to pressure after deadly demonstations saw protesters storming parliament and threatening more action this week.
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Disturbing images show nation on the brink
Chaos has erupted in a major city as hundreds of protesters stormed the capital before being locked in a brutal battle with the military.
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Kenyan leader vows crackdown amid deadly protests (VIDEO)
William Ruto says it’s unacceptable for “criminals” posing as peaceful protesters to terrorize people
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France to reduce military footprint in West and Central Africa to 600 troops, say sources
France is planning to reduce its military presence in West and Central Africa to around 600 troops in line with President Emmanuel Macron's plans to limit the French military footprint in the region, three sources told AFP.
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