Somali army repels troops loyal to ousted leader and Islamist insurgents
Africa • Aug 18, 2026, 10:02 AM
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Somali national forces repelled an assault by troops loyal to an ousted regional leader and Islamist insurgents on Monday over control of the key city of Baidoa. The assault involved "vehicles laden with explosives" according to the government, which said its troops killed nearly 30 militants in their response. Details by Laurent Berstecher.
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Search continues after deadly mine collapse on Cameroon-Central African Republic border
Africa • 8:46 PM
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In tonight’s edition: a deadly landslide at a gold mine in the Central African Republic leaves dozens dead, with victims from Cameroon and Chad. Meanwhile, Ethiopia is turning to Bordeaux expertise and grapevines in a bid to become East Africa’s next win
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo growing 'exponentially' as death toll passes 2,500
Africa • 12:55 AM
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More than half of the 2,500-plus deaths from DR Congo's Ebola outbreak have occurred within the past 20 days alone, as the virus spreads faster than any recorded outbreak, according to the UN's senior Ebola coordinator. Julien Harneis is urging a rapid s
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