African newspapers apologize for reprinting latest Charlie Hebdo cover

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After backlash from Islamic communities, two newspapers in Kenya and South Africa have apologized for reprinting Charlie Hebdo's new cover, which depicts the prophet Muhammad.

Kenya's The Star and South Africa's The Citizen both issued apologies about the controversial new cover, which offended Muslim readers. BBC News reports that Kenya's media regulator accused The Star of "breaching decency."

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.