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November 16, 2025
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Four Nigerian security personnel killed in jihadist ambush



Kano, Nigeria (AFP) Nov 15, 2025
Jihadists aligned with the Islamic State group ambushed Nigerian security forces in northeastern Borno state, killing two soldiers and two anti-jihadist militia members, sources said Saturday. Fighters from Islamic State-West Africa Province (ISWAP) opened fire Friday with heavy guns on a motorcycle convoy of Nigerian troops, anti-jihadist militia and local hunters on patrol in Damboa district, according to a military source and a security report. The incident is the latest in dozens of attacks ... read more

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Mali media authorities suspend French broadcasters
Dakar (AFP) Nov 14, 2025
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FIRE STORM
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DEMOCRACY
Iran president hails Iraqi PM election winwar
Tehran (AFP) Nov 14, 2025
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Cash only: how the loss and damage UN fund will pay countries
Belem, Brazil (AFP) Nov 11, 2025
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Niger junta thanks rival Libya govt for hostage liberation
Niamey, Niger (AFP) Nov 11, 2025
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Libreville (AFP) Nov 12, 2025
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Accra (AFP) Nov 12, 2025
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UAV NEWS
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AFRICA NEWS
Central Nigerian town rebuilds religious trust in shadow of Trump's threat
Mangu, Nigeria (AFP) Nov 7, 2025
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WOOD PILE
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AFRICA NEWS
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