Niger: at least 28 civilians killed in western violence, according to local sources
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Niger: at least 28 civilians killed in western violence, according to local sources

At least 28 civilians were killed earlier this week in violence in several villages in southwestern Niger, close to Mali,

DR Congo: Children pushed into worst cholera crisis since 2017
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DR Congo: Children pushed into worst cholera crisis since 2017

when we arrived here, there was a serious problem because the displaced families didn’t have access to drinking water. They

Brazilian jiujitsu offers lifeline to Rio favela kids
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Brazilian jiujitsu offers lifeline to Rio favela kids

Brazilian jiujitsu has provided an escape route for numerous kids from the rough alleys of Cantagalo, a poor favela whose

Kenya: ban on churches accused of murdering starving worshippers
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Kenya: ban on churches accused of murdering starving worshippers

The Associations Registration Office said the license of self-proclaimed pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie’s Good News International Church had been cancelled

Working in the heat: Tunisian farm labourer says ‘we have no choice’
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Working in the heat: Tunisian farm labourer says ‘we have no choice’

When she spoke tojournalists at the end of July, the North African country was going through an intense and unusual

“I’m very excited”
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“I’m very excited”

Saudi clubs have gone on a major shopping spree this summer, attracting talent from some of the biggest European clubs.

Chad: outbreak of a dengue “epidemic” in the east (health minister)
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Chad: outbreak of a dengue “epidemic” in the east (health minister)

Chad’s Ministry of Health told AFP on Wednesday that an epidemic of dengue fever had broken out in the east

Over 60 dead in migrant boat sinking off Cape Verde coast
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Over 60 dead in migrant boat sinking off Cape Verde coast

An estimated 63 people died and 38 survived, including four children aged between twelve and sixteen, IOM spokeswoman Safa Msehli

Senegal opposition says Sonko’s health deteriorates after 17 days on hunger strike
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Senegal opposition says Sonko’s health deteriorates after 17 days on hunger strike

On July 28, Ousmane Sonko was arrested and charged with plotting an insurrection, undermining state security and criminal association with

Sudan’s turmoil is accompanied by a severe medical need
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Sudan’s turmoil is accompanied by a severe medical need

As hospitals around the Red Sea state experience partial or complete shutdown, Sudanese patients with renal failure get dialysis at