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UN expert urges probe into alleged central Mali massacre

Dakar – A United Nations human rights expert on Wednesday called for an independent investigation into a recent alleged massacre in... Read more

7 Apr, 2022

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Toll from rebel attacks in eastern DRC rises to 29

Beni – Twenty-nine people were killed by a notorious rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo at the weekend,... Read more

6 Apr, 2022

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Armed men surround home of Mali politician who criticised junta

Bamako – Armed men surrounded Malian opposition politician Oumar Mariko’s home in the capital Bamako on Tuesday after he ignored... Read more

6 Apr, 2022

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Mali opposition figure summoned after junta criticism

Bamako – Malian authorities have summoned opposition politician Oumar Mariko, a family member and security official said on Monday, after... Read more

5 Apr, 2022

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Arrests at DRC protest after deadly rebel attack

Beni – Violent demonstrations erupted in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday in protest against the government’s handling of... Read more

5 Apr, 2022

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More than 150 still missing after Nigeria train attack

Lagos – One week after gunmen attacked a train with explosives in northwestern Nigeria, the whereabouts of 168 passengers are... Read more

4 Apr, 2022

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Mali says 203 killed in military operation in centre

Bamako – Mali’s army said on Friday that it had killed 203 combatants in an operation in the centre of... Read more

2 Apr, 2022

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UN sounds alarm over violence in Sahel jihadist flashpoint

Bamako – Jihadist attacks at a notorious flashpoint in eastern-central Mali have claimed dozens of lives, the UN’s peacekeeping... Read more

1 Apr, 2022

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Eight drown while fleeing gang attacks in central Nigeria

Kano – Eight people drowned in central Nigeria when their canoe capsized while they were fleeing raids by criminal gangs,... Read more

31 Mar, 2022

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At least eight killed, others abducted in Nigeria train attack

Kano – At least eight people were killed and others missing after an attack on a major Nigerian railway... Read more

30 Mar, 2022