Africa

Ex-prime minister of Chad arrested for allegedly inciting citizens

Ex-prime minister of Chad arrested for allegedly inciting citizens Chad’s former prime minister and opposition leader Succes Masra was arrested early…

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Mali’s military leader disbands political parties amid crackdown on opposition

Mali’s military leader disbands political parties amid crackdown on opposition Mali’s military-led government has officially disbanded all political parties and…

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Gunmen open fire on commercial bus in Niger

Gunmen open fire on commercial bus in Niger Several passengers were injured on Thursday when unidentified gunmen ambushed a public transport…

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12 Niger’s soldiers killed in Sahel deadly ambush

12 Niger's soldiers killed in Sahel deadly ambush Twelve members of the Nigerien Defence and Security Forces (FDS) have been confirmed…

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Niger Republic rebel leader threatens new attacks

Niger Republic rebel leader threatens new attacks Moussa Kounaï, head of the Patriotic Movement for Freedom and Justice (MPLJ) in Niger…

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Over 120 inmates escape prison in Chad shoot-out

Over 120 inmates escape prison in Chad shoot-out No fewer than 120 inmates escaped a Chad prison during a shoot-out…

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DR Congo boat fire kills 143 passengers

DR Congo boat fire kills 143 passengers No fewer than 143 people died, and dozens more went missing after a…

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Niger Republic adopts Hausa as national language

Niger Republic adopts Hausa as national language In a significant cultural shift, Niger’s military-led government has officially designated Hausa as the…

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Okada rider allegedly stabbed to death by wife over money

Okada rider allegedly stabbed to death by wife over money A Bodaboda operator identified as Geoffrey Ouma, was allegedly stabbed to death…

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W’African juntas impose levy on imported goods from ECOWAS nations

W'African juntas impose levy on imported goods from ECOWAS nations West African neighbours Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced…

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