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1. Africa: All of Africa Today - August 19, 2026

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2. South Africa: Jayden Meek Murder Trial Resumes - South African News Briefs - August 19, 2026

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3. Liberia: Liberia Agrees to Receive 1,200 U.S. Deportees

   [Liberian Observer] MONROVIA -- The following is the full text of a statement issued by the Government of Liberia announcing an arrangement with the United States to receive up to 1,200 third-country nationals being removed from the United States. The Daily Observer has submitted questions to Information Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah seeking further clarification on the terms, legal basis, costs and implementation of the arrangement. His responses will be published when received.

4. Chad: Chad's Quiet Return to French Military Support

   [ISS] Chad's rapprochement clashes with its recent emphasis on national sovereignty and risks reviving insecurity among neighbours and disillusionment at home.

5. South Africa: Mass Sardine Die-Off - New Threat to African Penguins?

   [GroundUp] Researchers say it's too early to draw firm conclusions