Africa News Tonight: Shelling Continues as Sudan Cease-Fire Talks Suspended & More
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Shelling continued in Khartoum today as the Sudanese army pulled out of cease-fire talks that Saudi Arabia and the United States had been brokering, accusing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces of failing to honor its commitments. The Zimbabwean government has announced that presidential, parliamentary, and local elections will be held on August 23, amidst opposition allegations of violence and political intimidation. And, for this year’s World No Tobacco Day, the World Health Organization has appealed to governments to end tobacco farming subsidies. For these stories and more, stay tuned to Africa News Tonight!