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Ghana's president declares seven days of mourning
Ghana's former military ruler and president Jerry Rawlings has died.
Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has declared seven days of mourning following the death of former president and military ruler Jerry Rawlings. Mr Akufo-Addo said he had suspended campaigning for next month's election, and flags would fly at half-mast. The seven days of mourning will start on Friday.
A report by the UK charity RAID say they have uncovered evidence of serious human rights abuses at The Williamson Diamond Mine in Northern Tanzania.
(Photo: Ghana's former leader Jerry Rawlings. Credit: Getty Images)
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