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Tuesday, November 28

THAAD THAW Chinese tourist groups return to South Korea for the first time since missile…

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Uhuru Kenyatta to be sworn in for second term after months of political volatility

Uhuru Kenyatta will be sworn in at a ceremony in Kasarani today. Kenyatta’s inaugural speech…

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French PM to outline Africa strategy in Burkina Faso speech

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe is set to deliver an African policy speech today in…

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US trial Reza Zarrab highlights Washington’s strained ties with Ankara

Today, Turkish-Iranian gold trader Reza Zarrab will go on trial in New York. He is…

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European and Chinese business leaders descend on Africa in a bid to strengthen investment ties

The Ivory Coast will today host the sixth EU-Africa Business Forum—a precursor to the EU-African…

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Monday, November 27

TALKING TURKEY Trial amid escalating tensions Today, Turkish-Iranian gold trader Reza Zarrab will go on…

Juan Hernandez likely to become first re-elected Honduran president

Registering a 15-point lead in the last pre-election poll, incumbent Honduran President  Juan Hernandez is likely to…

Nepal holds first parliamentary vote under new constitution

Nepal holds the first round of legislative elections today, the first under a new constitution.…

Islamic Counter-Terrorism Coalition to discuss major threats

The Saudi-led group of 41 Arab defence ministers will meet in Riyadh today to “fight…

Sunday, November 26

HERNANDEZ FOR HONDURAS First time re-election on the cards in Honduras vote Registering a 15-point…