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  Kano, Nigeria (AFP) June 2, 2025 A Nigerian military air strike in the country's embattled northwest has killed at least 20 civilians, three residents told AFP on Monday. A group of local vigilantes were struck over the weekend as they were pursuing a criminal gang in Zamfara state, the residents said. The Nigerian military did not respond to a request for comment but in a statement picked up by local media the air force said at least 20 "armed terrorists" were killed in a "precision engagement". The incident if confirmed ... read more |
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Iraq condemns 'repeated Israeli attacks' on LebanonBaghdad (AFP) June 1, 2025 Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Sunday condemned Israeli attacks on Lebanon as he hosted Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, on his first visit to Baghdad since taking office. ... more  
Aid finally trickles in for Nigeria flood victimsLagos (AFP) June 4, 2025 A week after floods flattened over 250 houses and killed at least 200 people in north-central Nigeria, aid is only just beginning to reach survivors of the disaster. ... more  
Atlantic ocean current unlikely to collapse with climate changePasadena CA (SPX) Jun 02, 2025 The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, commonly referred to as the "AMOC," is a system of ocean currents confined to the Atlantic basin that plays a crucial role in regulating Earth's clim ... more  
Villagers step up to halt Sierra Leone deforestationFreetown (AFP) June 5, 2025 Deep inside a Sierra Leone national park, a mother of seven was about to set dozens of tree trunks ablaze to make charcoal. ... more |
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Uganda army kills 2 after explosion reported in capitalKampala (AFP) June 3, 2025 Uganda's army said it killed two "armed terrorists" in the capital Kampala on Tuesday after reports of a bomb explosion ahead of the country's annual Martyr's Day celebrations. ... more |
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Nigeria detains troops, police for alleged sale of weapons to armed groupsLagos (AFP) May 30, 2025 The Nigerian military has detained more than 30 soldiers and police officers for allegedly stealing weapons from its stockpiles and selling them to armed groups including jihadists in the country. ... more 
Dozens dead in twin attacks on Mali army bases, Timbuktu airport targetedBamako (AFP) June 2, 2025 Twin attacks on a Malian army base in the northern city of Timbuktu and in the centre of the country left dozens of soldiers dead, as well as at least a dozen assailants, security sources and local officials said on Monday. ... more 
Nigeria flood victims mourn missing bodies as death toll stagnatesMokwa, Nigeria (AFP) June 2, 2025 On a hot and humid afternoon in Mokwa, Nigeria, Fatima and Habiba Jibrin sat under a mango tree, waiting for the recovery of corpses they fear may never come. ... more 
As toll rises, Nigeria flood victims recall worst disaster in memoryMokwa, Nigeria (AFP) June 1, 2025 Adamu Yusuf was preparing to go to the Mokwa market Thursday morning when he heard his neighbour shouting: floodwaters were sweeping through the Nigerian town. ... more |
Jihadists ambush Mozambique army outpost, killing soldiers: military sourcesPemba, Mozambique (AFP) May 28, 2025 An attack on a military base in northern Mozambique killed multiple soldiers, local military sources told AFP on Wednesday, underscoring spiralling insecurity in the southern African country. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Around Lake Tanganyika, Burundians struggle with endless floodingGatumba, Burundi (AFP) May 28, 2025 Asha, a mother-of-four, was wearing rubber boots in her living room again - the frequent price of living near Lake Tanganyika in Burundi in an era of climate change and repeated flooding. ... more  
Spain expects exceptional May heatwaveBarcelona (AFP) May 28, 2025 Spain will this week bake in a heatwave where temperatures could soar to their highest level for the time of year since 1950, national weather agency AEMET said on Wednesday. ... more 
Women in Sudan's Darfur at 'near-constant risk' of sexual violence: MSFPort Sudan, Sudan (AFP) May 28, 2025 Sexual violence is a "near-constant risk" for women and girls in Sudan's western region of Darfur, Doctors without Borders (MSF) warned on Wednesday, calling for urgent action to protect civilians and provide support to survivors. ... more 
IS-claimed attack in Niger kills soldiers; Jihadists ambush Mozambique army outpostAbidjan (AFP) May 27, 2025 Several soldiers have been killed in an attack targeting a military post in western Niger, a local source told AFP Tuesday, in an offensive claimed by the Islamic State group. ... more |
Along Ghana's vanishing coast, climate change swallows history, homesKeta, Ghana (AFP) May 27, 2025 The salty wind blows across the ruins of Ghana's Fort Prinzenstein, where thick walls once held thousands of enslaved Africans before their journey across the Atlantic. ... more  
Developing nations face 'tidal wave' of China debt: reportSydney (AFP) May 27, 2025 The world's poorest nations face a "tidal wave of debt" as repayments to China hit record highs in 2025, an Australian think tank warned Tuesday in a new report. ... more
Ancient town and its manuscripts face ravages of the SaharaOualata, Mauritania (AFP) May 26, 2025 From his roof, Sidi Mohamed Lemine Sidiya scans the mediaeval town of Oualata, a treasure that is disappearing under the sands of the Mauritanian desert. ... more  
India races to contain oil spill after container ship sinksBengaluru, India (AFP) May 26, 2025 India's coastguard raced on Monday to contain an oil spill from a container ship with hazardous cargo that sank off the southern coast a day earlier, Kerala's state government said. ... more |
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Germany brands allegations against ambassador in Uganda 'absurd' Berlin (AFP) May 26, 2025 Germany on Monday branded allegations against its ambassador to Kampala "absurd", a day after the Ugandan army accused him of being "engaged in subversive activities" there. ... more  
Uganda suspends military cooperation with Germany: armyNairobi (AFP) May 25, 2025 Uganda has "suspended" all military cooperation with Germany, its army said Sunday, claiming the German ambassador "engaged in subversive activities" in the east African country. ... more 
Sudan denies using chemical weapons after US imposes sanctionsPort Sudan, Sudan (AFP) May 23, 2025 Sudan's army-aligned government on Friday denied US allegations that it had used chemical weapons in its war against paramilitary rivals, a day after Washington said it would impose sanctions. ... more 
S.Africa moves to ease black empowerment law under Starlink pressureJohannesburg (AFP) May 23, 2025 South Africa's government is moving towards easing its black ownership laws in the telecoms sector - a policy change that would smooth the way for Elon Musk's Starlink to enter the local market. ... more |
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On patrol for jihadists with Mauritania's camel cavalryAchemime, Mauritania (AFP) May 23, 2025 A posse of turban-clad soldiers perched on "ships of the desert" may conjure images of the past but Mauritania's camelback cavalry plays a vital role in the fight against jihadism today. ... more |
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Somalia climate shocks and aid cuts create perfect stormMogadishu (AFP) May 22, 2025 After his home in the Somali capital was battered by torrential rains, Mohamed Abdukadir Teesto worries about his future at a time when local and foreign aid is vanishing. ... more 
6.1-magnitude quake hits off Greek island of Crete: USGSAthens (AFP) May 22, 2025 A 6.1-magnitude earthquake rattled the Greek island of Crete on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, with no major damage immediately reported. ... more 
Six dead in ICoast landslide after heavy rainAbidjan (AFP) May 21, 2025 Six people died in an overnight landslide after torrential rain in Ivory Coast's main city Abidjan, a government minister and emergency workers said. ... more  
Asian elephants found to have significantly larger brains than African counterpartsBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 21, 2025 Asian elephants possess brains approximately 20 percent heavier than those of African elephants, despite being smaller in overall body size, according to a new study by researchers from Humboldt-Uni ... more |
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