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DRC's "Doctor Miracle" Denis Mukwege wins Nobel Peace Prize

He shares it with Nadia Murad, an Iraqi Yazidi, for their work against rape in warfare.

Congolese gynaecologist Denis Mukwege is known as "Doctor Miracle" for his ability to repair through reconstructive surgery the horrific damage inflicted on women who have been raped. He shares the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize with Nadia Murad, an Iraqi Yazidi, for their work against rape in warfare. Also, we are on the campaign trail in Cameroon ahead of Sunday's presidential poll, but there are complaints. Plus, our Resident Presidents.

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