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Aug 2022
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Forest fires in Algeria: At least 38 de...

Bbc World Service
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Algerian emergency workers struggle to contain forest fires in which at least 38 people have died.

Also, Kenya's electoral commission boss asks for more security following threats and harassment of himself and his staff.

Plus, is Sierra Leone's proud tradition of marriage across political and religious lines under threat due to political manipulation?

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