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Boko Haram suspects missing after Nigeria jailbreak
Officials in Nigeria say dozens of Boko Haram suspects are missing after a prison in the capital, Abuja,…
Hunger kills 13 children in southern Ethiopia
At least 13 children in southern Ethiopia have died due to hunger as drought and conflicts continue to…
Opec chief Muhammad Barkindo dies in Nigeria
The secretary general of Opec, Muhammad Barkindo, 63, died on Tuesday night in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, according…
Photos: Mass funeral for SA tragedy victims under way
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has joined mourners at the funeral service of 21 teenagers who died 10…
‘Two attacks against Nigeria in one day’ – Nigerians lament, express shock
Nigerians expressed displeasure and shock over the worsening security challenges, as two deadly assaults perpetrated by terrorists shook…
Tunisia freezes bank accounts of top politicians
Tunisia’s financial auditor has ordered a freeze on the bank accounts and financial assets of 10 people, including…
Gunmen attack Nigeria president’s convoy
Gunmen have attacked a convoy of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s team in Katsina, his home state in the…
Nigerian forces retake Abuja prison after gun battle
Nigerian forces have retaken a prison in the capital, Abuja, after it was attacked by armed men on…
Mass funeral due for SA tavern tragedy victims
The mass funeral for 21 teenagers who died in mysterious circumstances at a South African nightclub more than…
Uganda adopts Swahili as official language
Uganda’s cabinet has approved the adoption of Swahili as an official language, according to a statement. The cabinet…