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A former al-Shabab deputy leader hands himself in

A former al-Shabab deputy leader surrenders to the Somali government

A former al-Shabab deputy leader, known as Abu Mansur, becomes the highest ranking official from the militant group to surrender to the Somali government.

And South Africa's Caster Semenya comes from the back to win gold in the 800m at the World Championships.

(Image: Al-Shabaab militants walking near the Somalian capital, Mogadishu. Credit: AFP).

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Sun 13 Aug 2017 19:06GMT
麻豆社 World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only

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