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AU calls for dialogue to ease Kenya, Somalia border tension
The East African (Kenya) reported that the African Union has called for dialogue to ease tensions at the common border between Kenya and Somalia, which saw outbreaks of violence.
Tunisian protesters marching to parliament blocked
Tunisian police have blocked the path of hundreds of protesters who were trying to reach the parliament building in the capital, Tunis. This is the latest in a series of demonstrations, fuelled by frustration at the lack of jobs and increasing cost of living, reported Joy Online (Ghana).
Government withdraws troops from Bobi Wine's house
Daily Monitor (Uganda) reported that the Ugandan government has withdrawn troops from National Unity Platform leader Bobi Wine’s house, one day after the High Court of Uganda ordered security forces to end their confinement of the presidential election runner-up.
