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Zimbabwe's government criticised over cholera outbreak
Zimbabwe's government faces growing criticism over a cholera epidemic that's killed at least 25 people, but authorities say they are committed to ending the outbreak. Also, as…
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Nigeria: the fight against Boko Haram
As Nigeria’s army continues its offensive against Boko Haram extremists, our reporters Catherine Norris-Trent and Jonathan Walsh travelled to the northeast of the country, still…
Dozens of Nigerian soldiers killed in Boko Haram raid
At least 30 Nigerian soldiers died in combat with Boko Haram jihadists who overran a military base in the northeast near the border with Niger, two military sources told AFP on…
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Jacob Zuma corruption scandal: Influence-peddling inquiry opens
In this edition: A public inquiry has opened in Johannesburg over a graft scandal that embroiled former South African President Jacob Zuma and led to his downfall. In Nigeria,…
Villagers murdered, kidnapped in suspected Boko Haram attack in Chad
Eighteen people have been killed in an attack by suspected Boko Haram jihadists in the Lake Chad region, a Chadian military source said Sunday.
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Nigeria: Army denies reports of missing soldiers after Boko Haram attacks
Hundreds of Nigerian soldiers are reportedly missing after clashing with Boko Haram militants over the weekend. The military denies local claims that troops have been unaccounted…
Nigerian troops missing after Boko Haram attack
Twenty-three Nigerian soldiers are missing after Boko Haram jihadists ambushed a convoy in the remote northeast of the country, said military and civilian vigilante sources on…
Trump vows to help Nigeria in fight against Boko Haram
US President Donald Trump pledged stronger support for Nigeria's fight against Boko Haram jihadists Monday, while demanding greater trade access to Africa's largest economy.
Several killed in Boko Haram attack in Nigeria
Boko Haram fighters attacked a military base and two surrounding villages near the flashpoint Nigerian city of Maiduguri overnight, killing at least 18 people and wounding 84,…
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Nigerian President Buhari meets released Dapchi girls
More than 100 Dapchi schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram and released earlier this week has met the Nigerian president who has pledged to bring back every hostage, renewing hopes…
Dapchi girl still held by Boko Haram refused to convert to Islam
In tonight's bulletin, our correspondent speaks to the family of the only schoolgirl from Dapchi who is still held by Boko Haram, in Guinea, tensions spill over into social…
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104 Dapchi schoolgirls freed by Boko Haram
In tonight's edition: 104 Dapchi schoolgirls are freed by Boko Haram; Kenya's opposition is considering legal action over the ruling party's use of consultancy firm Cambridge…
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