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Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike ‘mistake’
The villagers were reportedly returning from a mission to chase away armed groups when they were bombed.
‘Manhandled and choked’ – Tanzanian activist recounts abduction
Maria Sarungi Tsehai says she was abducted in Kenya by four unknown assailants and later left by a road
Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger
The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say.
Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger
The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say.
Sudanese army claims capture of key eastern city from rebels
The development marks one of the most significant gains for the army in its almost two-year long war with rebel forces.
How a freak space junk crash baffled residents and sparked concern
The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.
Is it a bomb? Is it a plane crash? No, it’s space junk landing
The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.
How a freak space junk crash baffled residents and sparked concern
The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.
The Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls
Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.
The Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls
Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.