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Lake Victoria Boat Tragedy
Ugandan Police says it is unlikely they will find more survivors
The boat was carrying party revellers when it sank off the coast of Lake Victoria on Saturday. At least 33 people are known to have died according to the Police. In Kenya, the Blue Economy conference looks at ways to improve the health of the planet's oceans and increase its economic productivity. World AIDS Day approaches: We take a look at the latest science for testing the virus and the new treatments available.
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