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 "headline": "Diplomatic incident, road funding",
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  "Police in Lilongwe confirmed an attack on an Egyptian deputy ambassador, per Allafrica.com. The incident occurred amid growing tensions in the capital.",
  "The Malawi Police later contradicted their initial report, sparking confusion over the details of the diplomatic assault, Nyasa Times reports.",
  "Japan has pledged K4.4 billion for road infrastructure improvements in Lilongwe, as the city seeks to address its crumbling roads, Nyasa Times notes."
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