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Twin jihadist-claimed attacks kill more than 30 in central Mali

Two attacks in central Mali claimed by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists have killed more than 30 people, local, security and administrative sources told AFP on Thursday.

Chad declares state of emergency in Lake Chad region after Boko Haram attacks

Chad has declared a 20-day state of emergency in the violence-hit Lake Chad region following a wave of deadly attacks blamed on jihadist group Boko Haram.

Chad declares state of emergency after deadly Boko Haram attacks

Chad has declared a 20-day state of emergency in the violence-hit Lake Chad region following a wave of deadly attacks blamed on jihadist group Boko Haram.

Fuel price hike sparks concern across Benin

Long lines are forming at fuel stations across Benin as motorists grapple with the impact of rising global oil prices and new government fuel rates introduced at the start of May.

Mali: More than 30 killed in twin central attacks

More than 30 people have been killed in two attacks in central Mali, according to local, security and administrative sources.

Nigerian army frees seven children kidnapped from an orphanage

The Nigerian army said on Thursday that its troops had freed seven children and two adults who had remained in captivity following a kidnapping from an orphanage last month.

19 Kenyans killed fighting in Russia-Ukraine war, 32 missing

Kenya's foreign minister said on Thursday 19 citizens had died fighting on the Ukrainian frontline and 32 others were missing, as criticism mounts over reports of the forced enlistment of Kenyans into the Russian army.

Countries scramble to track passengers of virus-hit ship as cases rise

It is due to dock in the Granadilla de Abona municipality in the southern part of Spain’s Tenerife island in a few days' time.

Circus troupe tackles jihadist nightmares of Burkina Faso’s children

Their name is Dafra Circus but their performance is not what you might expect. Made up of four young acrobats from Burkina Faso, the troupe’s latest show “Souffle” — or “Breath” — tackles the jihadist conflict in their country that has ruined countless...

Middle East war will slow down economic growth in Africa as cost of living crisis soars, IMF warns

According to the IMF's report, regional growth is expected to decline by 0.3 percentage points, and some 20 million people in Africa now face the risk of food insecurity as the Iran war raises energy and food prices.