Nigeria air strikes ‘kill more than 100 jihadists’
KANO, Nigeria (AFP) -- More than 100 jihadist fighters were killed in air strikes by the Nigerian military last week,…
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At least 26 children die in Niger school fire
NIAMEY, Niger (AFP) -- At least 26 children aged between five and six burnt to death on Monday when their…
5 years ago
Death toll climbs to 22 in Lagos high-rise collapse
by Louise Dewast and Joel Olatunde Agoi LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP) -- Two more bodies were pulled out early Wednesday from…
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Relatives desperate for news after Lagos building collapse; at least 6 dead, more people trapped
by Louise Dewast and Joel Olatunde Agoi Agence France Presse Desperate relatives on Tuesday waited for news of missing…
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Cholera kills over 2,300 in Nigeria’s worst outbreak in years
by Joel Olatunde AGOI LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP) -- Cholera has killed more than 2,300 people and infected thousands more, mostly…
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Nine killed, 23 injured in Nigerian air strike
KANO, Nigeria (AFP) -- An emergency official in northeast Nigeria said Friday nine people were killed and 23 others injured…
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UNESCO announces 20 new biospheres in 21 countries
ABUJA, Nigeria (AFP) - UNESCO on Wednesday added 20 new sites in 21 countries to its global network of biosphere reserves,…
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Factfile: The Marburg virus, Ebola’s deadly cousin
CONAKRY, Guinea (AFP) -- Guinea has recorded the first known case of Marburg virus, a lethal cousin to Ebola,…
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Nigeria bombs gunmen camp, kills 78: military
ABUJA, Nigeria (AFP) -- Nigerian forces have killed 78 gunmen, known locally as bandits, during military operations including air strikes…
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Cholera kills 20 in northern Nigeria
KANO, Nigeria (AFP) -- A cholera outbreak in northern Nigeria has killed at least 20 people in the past two…
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12 die, dozens of houses burnt in Nigeria fuel tanker fire
LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP) -- Twelve people were killed and dozens of houses burnt when a fuel tanker overturned, spilled its…
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Niger receives 400,000 Sinopharm jabs from China
NIAMEY, Niger (AFP) -- Niger's health ministry said Sunday that China has sent it 400,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine…
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