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ICC trial of Darfur war crimes suspect begins

The first trial for war crimes committed in Darfur nearly 20 years ago has begun at the International Criminal Court.

A Sudanese former militia chief has become the first person to stand trial at the International Criminal Court for atrocities allegedly committed in Darfur about 20 years ago.

Plus, after a video of pregnant women sleeping on a hospital鈥檚 bare floors sparked outrage online, a spokesperson for South Africa's Gauteng Department of Health, says hospitals are under "severe pressure".

And Sierra Leonean singer-songwriter 鈥楧rizilik鈥� on his music and using his craft to convey positive messages.

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