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Update: 50 killed at Chad protests

The authorities in Chad say as many as 50 people have been killed in protests against the military staying in power beyond the agreed transition period.

The authorities in Chad say as many as 50 people have been killed in protests against the military staying in power beyond the agreed transition period. Demonstrators took to the streets in N鈥橠jamena and several other cities, with the military and police reportedly shooting people with live ammunition.

Plus, Kenya鈥檚 defeated deputy presidential candidate Martha Karua says she does not agree with the Supreme Court verdict upholding President Ruto鈥檚 election win.

And the headteacher of Wakadogo School in Gulu in Uganda tells Focus on Africa he鈥檚 proud and humbled to win T4 Education鈥檚 World鈥檚 Best School Prize.

(Photo: Burning barricades in a deserted N鈥橠jamena street; Credit: Getty Images)

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