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Cameroon: President Biya is re-elected with 71.3% of the vote

Africa's oldest head of state is re-elected in polls marred by low turnout and separatist violence.

Mr Biya, at 85 Africa's oldest head of state, is re-elected in polls marred by low turnout and separatist violence. Nigeria imposes curfew in Kaduna after violence. Ethiopia signs peace deal with Ogaden separatist rebel group. Plus, we meet Malagasy musician and activist Razia Said.

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Mon 22 Oct 201817:06GMT
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