Over 70 fatalities in Mali gold mine tunnel collapse
The search efforts have concluded, revealing a total of 73 bodies. This toll was corroborated by a local councillor
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10 soldiers injured, dozens of militants killed in Niger skirmish
The clash, which started around 01:50 am (0050 GMT), lasted about 20 minutes before the attackers were routed towards the banks of Lake Chad
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Intense clashes as Somali forces combat al-Shabab assault
The Somali National News Agency (Sonna) claimed that, with local assistance, the army successfully repelled the attack, causing significant casualties to the terrorists
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South Africa experiences 2nd consecutive monthly decline in inflation
The annual average inflation rate for 2023 stood at 6.0 percent, marking a decrease of 0.9 percentage points from 2022
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Man detained in connection with fatal South African fire
The arrest took place on Tuesday, following the individual’s admission of guilt during an inquiry convened to probe the tragic incident
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US aims for increased investment in Africa’s health sector
Investment to create jobs, improve public health, says Secretary of State Antony Blinken
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Blinken unveils $45 million for West Africa security
‘We appreciate the US for all their support in countering terrorism,’ says President Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara
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Chad president heads to Moscow for talks with Putin
The Kremlin confirmed a scheduled meeting between the two leaders on Wednesday, where discussions will cover the development of Russian-Chadian relations across various sectors
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House of Lords rejects UK prime minister’s key Rwanda initiative
Upper House votes 214 to 171 to not ratify agreement in move seen as ‘blow’ for Rishi Sunak amid controversy over plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda
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RSF reports Pegasus spyware targeting two Togo journalists
The Pegasus spyware, developed by Israel’s NSO Group, was allegedly used in the surveillance operation
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