African NGOs demand probe into six bodies found in Guinea mass grave
The bodies were found bound and blindfolded in the Forecariah administrative prefecture on August 24.
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Dozens of soldiers arrested after apparent coup attempt in Niger’s capital
Dozens of soldiers arrested after apparent coup attempt in Niger’s capital
Published On 30 Aug 2026
Niger’s military-led government says it contained mutiny: What next?
Mutiny began at a military base in Niamey and spread to area near the presidential palace and state broadcaster.
Relative of Afghans who aided US military deported to Africa
Afghan national granted protection in the US is one of dozens of people deported to war-torn Central African Republic.
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Turkiye, Somalia forces free cargo vessel hijacked by pirates
Somali authorities say 14 pirates were killed in the 10-day operation to free a Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel.
Online anti-Muslim backlash collides with different reality in South Africa
Online anti-Muslim rhetoric is growing, but life on the ground tells a more complicated story.
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Niger military says it is regaining control after attempted mutiny
Niger’s military says it is regaining control after a mutiny in Niamey after gun fire was heard in the capital.
Published On 29 Aug 2026
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People stranded for days on dilapidated Nigerian highway
Al Jazeera asked people on the Benin-Agbor-Asaba road how they view this infrastructure crisis.
Published On 29 Aug 2026
Zimbabwe minibus carrying church members crashes, killing at least 27
The crash occurred when a truck overtook another vehicle and struck the minibus, police say.
Guinea-Bissau votes on a stronger presidency: What’s at stake?
The proposed constitution would give the president more power and reshape parliament and elections.
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Tuareg rebels free more Malian soldiers in prisoner swap, sources say
Tuareg rebels have freed about 60 Malian soldiers in exchange for one of their own leaders, security sources said.
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