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Ethiopian troops deployed amid protests over singer's killing

More than 50 people have died since violent protests erupted over the death of Hachalu Hundessa.

The Ethiopian government has deployed the military in the capital, Addis Ababa, to help contain escalating unrest triggered by Monday night’s killing of a popular musician and activist.

We speak to the former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, who explains why he thinks COVID-19 cases in Africa remain low.

And the football stadium once occupied by military forces and Al Shabaab, gets to host games again, but not for long.

(Photo: Hachalu Hundessa. Credit: Getty Images)

23 minutes

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Wed 1 Jul 202019:06GMT

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