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Page last updated at 09:09 GMT, Tuesday, 24 November 2009

Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui (l) and Germain Katanga
DRC 'warlords' ICC trial to open
The trial of two alleged Congolese militia leaders is due to begin at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
Q&A: ICC
Congo trial starts road to justice
FDLR Inc: Multinational rebels

Zimbabwean orphan prepares maize Most 'orphans' have living parent
At least four out of five children in orphanages worldwide have a living parent, leading charity Save the Children says.

People chasing a bull Bid to stop 'cruel' Zulu ritual
Animal campaigners take legal action to stop Zulus from killing a bull as part of a traditional thanksgiving ceremony.

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Region which could become new Sudan front line
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Morocco's wine growers sniff success abroad
Ricky Lickabu from the band Staff Benda Bilili Enabling rhythms
Congo band shines despite disability and poverty

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