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Nigeria: Doctors begin indefinite nationwide strike

This development is coming less than 48 hours after the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass, pleaded with the doctors for understanding and pledged the new administration’s commitment to addressing their concerns.

Niger: President Mohamed Bazoum detained by the presidential guard

Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum was detained in Niamey on Wednesday by the presidential guard after "talks" which failed and the army issued "an ultimatum" to the guard, AFP learned from a source close to the presidency.

Rap legend Tupac Shakur’s crown ring sells for record $1 million

"This is a ring that Tupac designed. He had just come out of a period of incarceration in 1996. While he was locked up, he read "The Prince", by Machiavelli, became really obsessed with this book." Cassandra Hatton, Senior Vice President, Global Head o...

Niger: access to the presidency in Niamey blocked

Access to the residence of the President of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, and to the offices of the presidential complex was forbidden.

Senegal: government justifies lifting security measures around Sonko’s home

Senegal's government on Tuesday justified the lifting of security around the Dakar home of opposition figure Ousmane Sonko, saying "the risk does not exist".

‘We lost everything’: survivors of Algeria fires in shock

The majority of the blazes, which started Sunday, have now been put out, according to local reports.
But the horrors of the past few days around worst affected region are just emerging.
Locals in Bejaïa, some 250km east of capital Algiers sit in shock ...

Women’s World Cup: largely beaten by Spain, Zambia eliminated

Spain won thanks to a collective demonstration against an overwhelmed Zambia. Spain and Japan, which beat Costa Rica (2-0) earlier, are the first two qualified selections for the round of 16 of the Women's World Cup.

Ghana’s parliament votes to abolish the death penalty

No one has been executed in Ghana since 1993, although 176 people were on death row as of last year, according to the Ghana prisons service.

Brazilian landfill restored to mangroves

A landfill in the Guanabara Bay of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been restored to mangroves, a boost for the area's flora and fauna.

2nd Russia-Africa summit: What are the stakes?

Trade, Food security, cooperation and Ukraine will top the agenda of the 2nd edition of a 2-day Russia-Africa summit kicking off Thursday (Jul. 27).