The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say.
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The development marks one of the most significant gains for the army in its almost two-year long war with rebel forces.
The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.
The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.
The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.
Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.
Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.
Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.
The money was recovered from Nigeria's former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and others.
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