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Page last updated at 08:46 GMT, Wednesday, 15 July 2009 09:46 UK

Mend rebels, 2008
Nigeria rebels announce 'truce'
The main rebel group in Nigeria's Niger Delta, Mend, says it will observe a 60-day ceasefire in its campaign against the oil industry.
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My brother, the Delta militant
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Charles Taylor at The Hague, 14 July Charles Taylor defence to resume
Former Liberian president Charles Taylor is expected to continue his defence against war crimes charges in The Hague.

Kenyan officials show the rhino horn Kenya seizes coffin-stashed ivory
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