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South Sudan lifts ban on TikTok, Facebook after outcry

South Sudan lifts ban on TikTok, Facebook after outcry

The authorities say the decision follows concern from citizens and human rights groups.

Nigeria's new militant group Lakurawa declared terrorists

Nigeria's new militant group Lakurawa declared terrorists

The Lakurawa group operates mainly in the northwestern Kebbi and Sokoto states.

Scores of dolphins found dead on Somali beach

Scores of dolphins found dead on Somali beach

Officials said residents managed to rescue 30 dolphins by getting them back into the water alive.

'Panic spreads' as battle rages near Goma, DRC

'Panic spreads' as battle rages near Goma, DRC

Bombs were heard by locals going off in the city's distant outskirts, and hundreds of wounded civilians were brought into the main hospital from the area of the fighting.

Niger security was under foreigners: Defence minister

Niger security was under foreigners: Defence minister

Niger's security was under the control of foreign forces until the military coup of July 2023, the West African nation's defence minister has said.

Families of apartheid victims sue SA govt for damages

Families of apartheid victims sue SA govt for damages

Twenty-five victims' families and survivors of apartheid-era political crimes have sued the South African government over what they say is its failure to properly investigate those offences.