Police suspect some of the victims were accused of witchcraft by others on the boat that had travelled from Senegal.
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A photo of the 3,000-year-old bracelet has been sent to airports, seaports and border crossings to stop it being smuggled out of the country.
Islamists fighters are trying to prevent deliveries of fuel and other essential supplies to landlocked Mali.
Islamists fighters are trying to prevent deliveries of fuel and other essential supplies to landlocked Mali.
Kenya's Beatrice Chebet is aiming to become just the third woman to clinch a 5,000m-10,000m double at the World Athletics Championships.
Kenya's Beatrice Chebet is aiming to become just the third woman to clinch a 5,000m-10,000m double at the World Athletics Championships.
Islamists fighters are trying to prevent deliveries of fuel and other essential supplies to landlocked Mali.
The 32-year-old footballer was in court accused of raping two women and sexually assaulting another.
Niger's army has failed to contain the jihadist insurgency, with dozens killed in recent attacks.
As the 50th independence anniversary approaches the country grapples with poverty and inequality.