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Will Libya's ceasefire last?
The United Nations welcomed the cessation of hostilities.
Libya's internationally-recognised authorities, the Government of National Accord (GNA), have announced a ceasefire with the renegade general Khalifa Haftar.
Thousands have taken to the streets of Mali's capital to celebrate the coup against Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta.
This week, our Resident Presidents are talking about conspiracy theories.
(Photo: Vehicles of the "Tripoli Brigade", a militia loyal to the UN-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA), parade through Tripoli. Credit: Getty Images)
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