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EXPLAINER | What's behind the protests rocking Malawi | News24

The countrywide protests have been sparked because of the high cost of living, unemployment and a faltering economy.

Source: https://www.news24.com

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Sierra Leone scales down Covid-19 response as number of deaths remains low

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