MINNA, NIGERIA: Questions are growing over the deaths of 37 people who died while in detention in Minna, Niger State. The detainees had reportedly been arrested during a security operation linked to suspected illegal mining. Survivors have told investigators that an unidentified substance was sprayed inside an overcrowded cell and that the doors remained closed […]
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Seven Ethiopian armed groups have announced an alliance aimed at challenging the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The groups include organisations that have previously been involved in conflicts with the Ethiopian government and, in some cases, have been on opposing sides of earlier conflicts. According to Reuters, the alliance brings together groups including the […]
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Political tension has increased in the Democratic Republic of Congo after opposition supporters protested against proposed constitutional changes. Demonstrations were held in Kinshasa and other cities on Tuesday. Police used tear gas to disperse protesters, while clashes were also reported between opposition supporters and pro-government activists. The opposition argues that the proposed constitutional changes could […]
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ONDO, NIGERIA — The death toll from suspected alcohol poisoning in parts of Ondo State has risen to 30, with about 60 cases recorded, according to reports from the state. The affected communities are in the Odigbo area of the state. Following the deaths, health authorities have stepped up surveillance of alcoholic and other consumable […]
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ZAMFARA, NIGERIA — Six Islamic clerics have been abducted in Zamfara State, in another troubling reminder of the security challenges facing parts of northern Nigeria. The clerics were travelling towards Talata-Mafara when they were taken by armed attackers, according to security authorities. The Nigerian Army and Zamfara State Police Command have both confirmed that the […]
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The BRICS summit in New Delhi is producing a major diplomatic development, with member countries agreeing on a joint declaration that is expected to oppose unilateral warfare. The agreement is significant because BRICS now includes countries with very different political and foreign-policy positions. The expanded group includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, […]
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Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are dealing with a worrying development after Ebola spread to Sud-Ubangi Province, the seventh province affected by the current outbreak. The new case involves the Bundibugyo virus strain and is particularly concerning because Sud-Ubangi is in western Congo, close to the borders with the Republic of Congo […]
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The Federal Government has demanded a full investigation into the deaths of two Nigerians in South Africa. The latest development has added fresh pressure to already strained relations between Abuja and Pretoria. Nigeria’s government has called for the circumstances surrounding the deaths to be properly investigated and for justice to be served. The issue comes […]
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Nigeria’s National Assembly has suspended official parliamentary visits and legislative engagements with South Africa following continuing reports of attacks against Nigerians and other African migrants. The decision means Nigerian lawmakers will no longer take part in legislative activities hosted or organised by South African institutions until further notice. The move comes as concern grows in […]
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A devastating fire in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has killed at least 26 students, according to South Kivu authorities. The fire swept through two schools in the city on Thursday, killing 19 girls and seven boys, while dozens of other people were injured. The fire reportedly started at a nearby house before spreading […]
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