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On Africa54: U.S. officials say a Gaza cease-fire deal is close, despite ongoing questions on whether the next leader of Washington will inherit the problem of managing tensions in the Middle East. Plus, Sudanese emergency responders scramble to determine the number of people who are still missing after the collapse of the Arbaat Dam. This and more news-related updates on today’s Africa54!

In this special edition of Straight Talk Africa, we are visit the state of Maine, where, for the last 30 years, a program gathers youth from regions worldwide that are deeply divided by conflicts. Seeds of Peace helps young people better understand one another, accept their differences and become agents of change in their communities. Vincent Makori takes us inside the Seeds of Peace summer camp, follows their daily activities and talks to camp counselors and participants about how perceptions, misconceptions and attitudes can change across conflict lines and segregated communities.