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Algeria firefighters continue to battle 35 wildfires
The number of fires in Algeria goes down to around 35 but the death toll rises to more than 70.
Emergency services in Algeria are continuing to battle around 35 wildfires raging in a number of provinces. More than 70 people have been killed in the blazes that began breaking out on Monday.
The announcement of the results at Zambia’s electoral commission has been temporarily halted over procedural issues.
And this week the Resident Presidents mull over the lessons to be learnt from winners and losers.
Photo: Algerian residents attempt to beat back flames. Credit: Reuters.
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