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The country is experiencing nationwide protests over economic troubles and spiralling coronavirus cases.

Seventy-two people have died and more than 1,200 people arrested since former president Jacob Zuma began a 15-month jail term, sparking protests that swiftly turned violent.

Under the agreement, the settlers will leave the Eviatar outpost within days but their mobile homes will remain and Israeli troops will establish a base in the area.

The border area and nearby towns and villages are choked with would-be migrants waiting to cross illegally into the US.

Extra restrictions since intense violence last month has meant Gaza's farmers have been unable to export goods as usual, creating a glut of produce and causing prices to tumble.

'When the Americans leave they (the government forces) won't survive even for five days,' says a Taliban spokesman.

Somalia has been mired in civil war, clan conflict, Islamist insurgency, famine, and political instability, for over 30 years.

This marks the first major flare-up between Israel and Gaza since a ceasefire on May 21.

The elections have been marred by a wave of political violence that has seen more than 90 politicians murdered since the electoral process began in September.

Boko Haram has not yet officially commented on the death of their leader while the Nigerian army says it is investigating the claim.

Locals say they have started exhuming the bodies and burying them after transporting them.

A wide range of countries decried the latest violence, stressing the need for urgent aid to Gaza and to resume talks towards a lasting, peaceful two-state solution.