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Mali: A year of chaos

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In the last months Mali has plunged into chaos, turning the country into a major flashpoint for the international community. Meanwhile tensions are high in Nairobi as Kenyans view the city's Somali residents with suspicion as al-Shabab is blamed for attacks in their country. Finally Benin tries to wipe out the practice of killing children accused of sorcery.

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