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Zimbawe to Dump the U.S. Dollar for Chinese Yuan

With the US hit by the global economic crisis and the Eurozone still fighting to save the common currency, Zimbabwe's Reserve Bank Governor has decided to turn to the East and considers using the Chinese Yuan as the country's main currency.

Sudan: Darfur Rebels Sentenced to Death

Seven people accused of belonging to a powerful rebel group in Sudan's war-torn Darfur region have been sentenced to death by a Sudanese court, state media said.

Egypt Protests: Virginity Tests and Sexual Assaults Spark Outrage

As the second day of Egypt's landmark parliamentary elections takes place, the trial regarding virginity checks allegedly conducted by the security forces on Samira Ibrahim while in detention in was due to start today but has been delayed to December, prompting more outrage from women protesters in Egypt.

Nigeria Passes Anti-Gay Bill

Nigeria's Senate voted Tuesday to criminalise gay marriage, instituting prison terms of more than ten years in cases of violations, prompting fears that discrimination towards gay people is growing despite international calls for more rights.