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Reports of gunfire near military base in Niger's capital
Residents of Niger's capital Niamey on Saturday reported hearing gunfire near a military base at the international airport, which has been attacked by jihadists twice this year....
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Clashes rock Niger capital, junta says back in control
Niger's ruling junta said Saturday it "gradually took back control" after mutinying soldiers attacked key sites around the capital including the presidential palace, after the city was rocked by hours of heavy gunfire....
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Somali Cabinet Approves Two Agreements With Mauritania
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Cabinet on Thursday approved two agreements with Mauritania on political consultations and diplomatic training, while reviewing the country's security situation and efforts to combat Al-Shabaab....
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Malians Say Climate Change Is Making Life Worse, Call for Collective Action
[Afrobarometer] Majority support investment in infrastructure and renewable energy.
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Tuareg Rebels Release 22 Mali Soldiers - Sources
[Daily Trust] Tuareg separatist rebels on Sunday freed 22 Mali government troops, some held for more than three years, adding to a steady flow of releases in recent weeks, according to security and junta sources....