160 Nigerian villagers kidnapped in deadly raid
Amnesty International expressed “deep concern” over the mass abduction, criticizing the Nigerian authorities’ failure to protect lives
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May 2024
Israeli airstrikes kill 35 in Rafah; targeted Hamas commander, says Israel
The Israeli military claimed the strike targeted a Hamas compound, killing two senior officials and was based on precise intelligence
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Over 2,000 people buried in Papua New Guinea landslides
Over 150 houses submerged in highlands of northern Enga province last Friday, according to authorities
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Toll from clashes in Sudan’s El-Fasher rises to 134: MSF
The death toll there has reached 134, highlighting the severe violence of the recent clashes, according to an MSF statement
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Hamas launches rocket attack on Tel Aviv
Hamas’ Al-Aqsa TV confirmed that the rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip
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Over 20 civilians killed in attack in central Mali
Mali’s insurgency began during a 2012 Tuareg uprising and has since spread across the Sahel region, reaching the northern areas of West African coastal countries
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Sudan and Russia to sign military and economic agreements
A previous agreement under Sudan’s former regime, which also included a Red Sea naval station, had been suspended
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ANC will win South Africa elections, predicts Ramaphosa
Cyril Ramaphosa speaks at final pre-election rally in Johannesburg; polls put ruling party’s support below 50%
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Luxury on rails: Africa’s scenic train journeys
The Blue Train, often referred to as a five-star hotel on wheels, is a symbol of luxury
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Burkina Faso begins talks on transition to civilian rule
An initial national dialogue established a charter that appointed Traore as president, and formed a government and legislative assembly
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