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On Daybreak Africa: Ghana’s parliament adjourned indefinitely Tuesday following a legal dispute over the speaker’s decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant. Plus, Egypt, Ethiopia, and South Africa attend the 16th BRICS summit in Russia. Turkish Egyptian reconciliation aims to soothe Libya tensions. Press Freedom takes center stage at the annual Global Leadership Forum. Election observers arrive in Botswana ahead of the October 30 poll. President Chakwera urges Malawians to register in numbers amid a dispute over voter ID requirements. Union endorsements play an outsized role in the upcoming US presidential election. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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