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Should Eritrea End Indefinite National Service?
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
The recent peace agreement between Ethiopia and Eritrea has raised questions about the future of indefinite compulsory national service introduced over 20 years ago.
And Zimbabwe's Electoral Commission urges patience after accusations that the election results are taking too long.
(Image: Two Eritrean soldiers. Credit: Getty Images)
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