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Holding on to power: Africa's longest-serving leaders | Africanews

Here are some of Africa's other longest-serving leaders, some of whom change the constitution, crush the opposition and use fear and violence to maintain their grip on power.

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Complete the CENSUS and Continue to Shelter-in-Place

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Kenyans march in capital against police violence

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OBBO: On the flip side, truckers fuel the growth of future urban

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US wants strict conditions on coronavirus aid for 'countries like Zimbabwe'

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MATC Joins Achieving the Dream to Continue to Improve Student Success, Close Equity Gaps

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Minneapolis City Council announces plans to dismantle police department

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We can’t breathe: Chamisa

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