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Death toll rises in Uganda New Year crush

A stampede in a mall in Kampala has killed 10 people.

A police spokesperson has confirmed that 10 people have died in a crowd crush during New Year festivities in Kampala, Uganda. Organisers of the event have been arrested.

We look at the impact of Benedict XVI on Catholicism in Africa and around the world.

Drivers in The Gambia are protesting against a toll which has been recently introduced at a newly constructed bridge.

And Ghanaian Reggae and Dancehall artist, Samini, is back with new music after a short break.

(Photo:A local NTV news broadcast showed people in tears after the deadly incident. Credit: Reuters).

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