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Obiang Nguema vows to ‘protect’ Gambia’s Jammeh
The president of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema has announced his resolve to ensure that former Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh is well protected.
6 killed in Boko Haram attack in Nigeria
Separate outbreaks of violence attributed to a Boko Haram attack and clashes between Muslim herders and Christian farmers left at least six people dead in Nigeria, police and local authorities said on Saturday.
Federer wins 20th Grand Slam title
Roger Federer won his sixth Australian Open and 20th Grand Slam title with a five-set victory over Marin Cilic.
The Swiss lost five games in a row as he dropped the fourth set but recovered to win 6-2 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 3-6 6-1.
Zimbabwe opposition leader battling for his life
Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of Zimbabwean Movement for Democratic Change is battling for his life in South Africa where he is receiving medical treatment for colon cancer, News 24 reported.
Mauritania under pressure to crack down on slavery
The African Union on Friday urged Mauritania to make a greater effort to eliminate slavery after the country handed out lenient sentences to a family of slave owners in a landmark conviction.
Mali: Gunmen kill at least 14 soldiers in attack
Islamic militants stormed an army camp in northern Mali early on Saturday, killing at least 14 soldiers in the worst attack on security forces in the West African country in more than a year, the army said.
Kenyan film on al-Shabab bus attack gets Oscar nomination
The widely acclaimed film is based on a 2015 terrorist attack on a bus in northern Kenya. It tells the moving story of Muslims shielding Christians from the militants who were planning to murder them.
Trump makes efforts to mend relation with African leaders
President Donald Trump sought to mend relations on Friday with a key African leader in the aftermath of his controversial comments about African nations.
Ex-army chief now Zimbabwe’s VP ‘threatens’ opposition MPs
The former Zimbabwean army chief now Vice President of the Southern African country, Constantino Chiwenga is reported to have shocked lawmakers in the country’s parliament after threatening opposition lawmakers.
Ramaphosa declares new era for South Africa
The new leader of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) said on Thursday the country had entered a new era under his leadership, in a fresh sign that Jacob Zuma’s days as president are numbered.
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