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Africa

February 6, 2023

Buhari seeks justice for 16 Nigerians killed in Burkina Faso

The president said he was waiting for an ongoing investigation to ensure that perpetrators are brought to book.

President Muhammadu Buhari
February 6, 2023

Mali expels UN mission’s human rights chief

Since the most recent coup, the country has been led by a transitional military regime.

UN's Guillaume Ngefa-Atondoko Andal
February 6, 2023

16 Nigerian civilians killed by Burkina Faso soldiers: Ansariddeen

“I cannot also confirm the story. It is not an embassy affair,” a Burkina Faso embassy official said.

Jam’iyyatu Ansariddeen Attijaniyya of Nigeria and Burkinabe soldiers
February 6, 2023

Guterres condemns attack on UN’s helicopter in DR Congo

M23 has seized many areas of North Kivu province in eastern DRC since last October.

UN PEACEKEEPERS
February 6, 2023

Nigeria, Niger Republic sign border agreement

“The agreement will help in the effective coordination and sharing of frequencies and channels.”

Nigerian/Niger Republic border
February 6, 2023

Arrests made in murder of Cameroonian journalist Martinez Zogo

The radio personality was tortured to death on January 17.

Martinez Zogo
February 5, 2023

Senegal defeat Algeria to win CHAN; now holder of AFCON, BSAFCON titles 

Senegal edged host nation Algeria 5-4 on penalties in a tightly contested final on Saturday night.

Senegal at 2023 CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament
February 4, 2023

Falana threatens to sue Eswatini govt over assassination of Thulani Maseko

Thulani Maseko, an Eswatini human rights lawyer, was assassinated in the presence of his wife and two children in their home on January 21.

Femi Falana and Thulani Maseko
February 4, 2023

Kenyan authorities withdraw financial impropriety case against Flutterwave

Authorities had accused Flutterwave of failing to comply with Kenya’s financial regulations.

Flutterwave
February 3, 2023

Flying Eagles thrash Zambia’s Junior Chipolopolo 4-2 in friendly match 

The match at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium’s mainbowl was a tune-up game for both teams before the Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations.

U-20 Flying Eagles squad