Security forces in Somalia's Jubaland state are waging a "fight" against the niqab, a police boss says.
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Relatives say Abubakar Adam Abdullahi, 24, was shot dead by police during protests against the high cost of living.
Kyiv has been accused of helping plan an ambush on Malian soldiers and the Russian mercenaries fighting alongside them.
Kyiv has been accused of helping plan an ambush on Malian soldiers and the Russian mercenaries fighting alongside them.
The popular singer's career spanned 20 years and multiple hits.
The popular singer's career spanned 20 years and multiple hits.
The popular singer's career spanned 20 years and multiple hits.
Cindy Ngamba makes history by guaranteeing the Refugee Olympic Team a first Games medal as she reaches the women's boxing 75kg semi-finals.
Algeria's Kaylia Nemour becomes the first African to win an Olympic medal in gymnastics after taking gold in the women's uneven bars.
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