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What does revoking Niger's military ties with US mean?
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What does revoking Niger's military ties with US mean?

The junta in Niger declared that the stay of American military personnel in the country was ''unconstitutional''.
American man sentenced to 40 years in jail for killing five Senegalese
Africa

American man sentenced to 40 years in jail for killing five Senegalese

The 19-year-old started a fire that killed five Senegalese from one family in Denver — apparently out of revenge for a stolen cellphone that was mistakenly traced to their home.
Niger coup: How world powers are scrambling for Africa's Sahel region
Africa

Niger coup: How world powers are scrambling for Africa's Sahel region

West Africa is becoming a battleground for a proxy political and economic fight between Russia and China on one hand and France and the US on the other.
22 US soldiers wounded in helicopter crash in Syria
World

22 US soldiers wounded in helicopter crash in Syria

The US authorities say victims of the crash ''are receiving treatment for their injuries and 10 have been evacuated to higher care facilities."
Trump attacks prosecutors in first speech after his  indictment
World

Trump attacks prosecutors in first speech after his  indictment

The former US, Donald Trump, has described his indictment as ''ridiculous'' and politically-motivated. Trump is the clear front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination next year.
Former US president Trump arraigned, pleads not guilty
World

Former US president Trump arraigned, pleads not guilty

Donald Trump surrendered to the authorities and has now become the first former US president to face criminal charges. His supporters say the trial is politically motivated.
US pledges $100m to help combat violent extremism in West Africa
Africa

US pledges $100m to help combat violent extremism in West Africa

Kamala Harris says Africa plays a critical role in global security. This is her first visit to Africa since becoming US Vice President in January 2021
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What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

The United Nations estimates that the conflict has affected over 9.7 million people in the country’s northern region
Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

According to the United Nations, more than 20,000 migrants have died in the Mediterranean since 2014.
Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Dozens of children in the west African country have died after taking a few sips of cough syrups, which contained high quantities of poisonous diethylene glycol.
Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Not only do Moroccans and Algerians share the same customs, but they are also pulled down by similar downward trends and by great sociological movements — to such an extent that they differ only in their degree and not in their nature.
Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Two coups in eight months. Ten presidents, 70 percent of whom have come from the military in 62 years of independence. Burkina Faso is struggling with its political stability. How can this problem be explained?
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