Benin's government says short-lived coup left casualties on both sides
Africa • Dec 8, 2025, 9:24 PM
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In tonight's edition: Life begins to return to normal in Benin, 24 hours after an attempt to overthrow President Patrice Talon was foiled by the authorities and neighbouring Nigeria. Also, 100 Nigerian schoolchildren who were abducted last month have been released. And just days after signing a peace deal with Rwanda, Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi accuses Kigali of violating the US-brokered agreement.
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Ghana sends troops to aid hurricane-hit Jamaica
Africa • 4:23 PM
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Ghana has sent a military contingent to assist with reconstruction and relief efforts in hurricane-hit Jamaica, following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa over a month ago. This marks the third time this year that Ghana has extended support to
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More than 1,000 civilians killed when Sudan paramilitary group seized Zamzam camp, UN says
Africa • 4:02 PM
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More than 1,000 civilians were killed when Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces took over the famine-stricken displacement camp of Zamzam in Sudan's Darfur in April, according to a UN report published on Thursday. About a third of the victims were s
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Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebels claim withdrawal from key DR Congo city
Africa • 12:09 AM
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The Rwandan-backed AFC/M23 armed group said Wednesday it had begun withdrawing its troops from Uvira, a strategic town in eastern DR Congo that it captured in early December.
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