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South Africa: Mysterious deaths at a bar in East London
Officials investigate the deaths of 22 young people
Police in South Africa are investigating the mysterious death of 22 teenagers after a night out at a bar in the city of East London. Officials say many of the victims are thought to have been celebrating end of year exams.
And, in Nigeria’s north-western state of Zamfara officials are calling on locals to arm themselves against criminal gangs. They say it’s part of measures to try and deal with the rising numbers of kidnappings and violent attacks
(Image: Police and investigators at the scene. Credit: AFP/Getty Images)
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