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TPLF forces advance on Ethiopian capital
A state of emergency has been announced in Ethiopia as TPLF forces near Addis Ababa.
A state of emergency is declared in Ethiopia as TPLF forces advance on the capital, Addis Ababa.
Also, a major deal is reached at COP26 to end deforestation, which will affect the DRC's Congo basin... Why are forests key to climate change?
Plus, efforts continue to rescue survivors after the multi-storey building collapse in Lagos.
(Image: The Ethiopian National Defence Forces. Credit: EPA)
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