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A recent attack on an orphanage in Nigeria resulted in the kidnapping of 23 children and the facility's proprietress, highlighting ongoing security issues in the region.
Inspired by the 1935 film featuring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, the show at the Théâtre du Châtelet is directed by Kathleen Marshall, who aims to highlight the African-American roots of jazz and tap.
Russian paramilitary forces in Mali are reportedly struggling to combat jihadist groups, raising concerns over their effectiveness and human rights practices.
Recent coordinated assaults by Tuareg separatists and jihadis linked to al-Qaeda have resulted in significant violence in Kidal, marking a troubling escalation in Mali's ongoing conflict.
Recent reports indicate a surge in violence in Mali, with coordinated assaults by Islamic militants and separatist groups raising alarms about security in the region.
As Nigeria transitions to becoming a net fuel exporter, the role of Dangote in this development is significant. The implications for the energy sector are noteworthy.
The jihadist group JNIM has announced its involvement in recent attacks in Mali, reportedly in collaboration with Tuareg rebels, amid rising violence in the area.
The recent coordinated attacks in Bamako reveal significant vulnerabilities within Mali's junta-led government, raising questions about its stability and control.
The junta-led military in Mali is reportedly engaged in confrontations with groups labeled as 'terrorists' following surprise attacks in and around Bamako.
Recent studies shed light on the historical impact of malaria in Africa, while MIT mathematicians connect classical physics to quantum phenomena and new advancements in electro-optical technologies emerge.
Early Saturday, gunmen executed a series of coordinated attacks across Mali, impacting the capital Bamako and significant northern locations such as Kidal and Gao.
The Tigray region of Ethiopia is experiencing a dire humanitarian crisis, with over 800,000 people displaced and reports of significant human rights violations.
The suspension of a prominent rights group in Tunisia for a month has sparked fears of increasing authoritarianism in the country, highlighting ongoing repression.
Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old vineyard owner and big-game hunter, tragically lost his life in Africa while pursuing an antelope species.
The South African government has summoned its top diplomat in Ghana following a viral incident involving a Ghanaian man questioned about his immigration status.
Kenyan President William Ruto's comments about the English spoken in Nigeria have led to significant backlash, as he claimed that Kenyans speak 'some of the best English in the world.'
The Turkana Rift in Eastern Africa is a crucial site for understanding human origins, marked by both significant fossil discoveries and active volcanic processes driven by tectonic shifts.
A recent report warns that delays in South Africa's coal phase-out could result in 32,000 premature deaths, highlighting the urgent need for cleaner energy solutions.
A report from the Conflict Insights Group highlights the role of Colombian mercenaries and significant UAE involvement in supporting Sudan's RSF.
The recent charges against six individuals follow a previous trial of 16 military officers in January related to a coup attempt against President Bola Tinubu.