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Clashes resumed in Kidal following coordinated attacks across Mali by armed groups on Saturday.

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Mali’s defence minister Sadio Camara has been killed in a car bomb attack on his home near Bamako, as the country faces a second day of intense fighting.

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Fresh fighting has erupted in Kidal, where Tuareg rebels backed by jihadists are clashing with government forces supported by Russian mercenaries. The violence follows coordinated nationwide attacks, including explosions and sustained gunfire in Bamako, highlighting a worsening security situation.

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[Vanguard] Fresh fighting erupted Sunday in the key Malian northern city of Kidal between rebels and government forces backed by Russian mercenaries, Tuareg rebels and a local politician told AFP.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan Sabastian Sawe wrote history as the first man to officially run a marathon under two hours in a legitimate race after winning the London Marathon in a staggering World Record time of 1:59:30 on Sunday.

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[allAfrica] Following attacks carried out by jihadist groups on Saturday, April 25, Defense Minister Sadio Camara was killed.

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The 18th edition of the “72 Hours of the Book” festival has opened in Conakry, bringing together writers, students, and cultural enthusiasts in a celebration of literature that has become a national symbol.

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Sabastian Sawe makes history at the London Marathon as the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.

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A Kenyan appeals court has overturned a landmark ruling that access to abortion is a fundamental right. In Kenya, where abortion is legal but widely taboo, the decision could push more women and girls toward unsafe, backstreet procedures. Still, some say the court made the right call.

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President Donald Trump is safe after a shooting disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Gunfire erupted outside the ballroom, prompting the evacuation of Trump and top officials. Authorities say a suspect is now in custody, and no serious injuries have been reported.

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It was one of the largest coordinated attacks in Mali in recent years, as armed groups launched assaults across the capital, Bamako, and several other key locations. Government officials confirmed that at least 16 people were injured in the attacks, which targeted both civilian and military sites.

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The activist has condemned France's influence in West Africa and been accused of being a "Russian mouthpiece".

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On April 24, Ambassador GAO Wenqi called on Ms. UMURUNGI Providence, Chairperson of Rwanda National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR).  Read more African

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In a closed-door meeting, President Adama Barrow received the United States (US) Embassy Charge d’Affaires, Eugene Young, in Banjul. Read more African news

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This evening, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi returned to the homeland, following a visit to the Republic of Cyprus. Read more African news and insights on

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Acute food insecurity and malnutrition levels remain alarmingly high and deeply entrenched, with crises increasingly concentrated in a core group of

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The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), in partnership with the Government of the Kingdom

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[Premium Times] The military authority in Mali confirmed the attack in a statement, saying the terrorists "suffered immediate setback" and many of them were "neutralised."

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Earlier it said armed militants had staged simultaneous and coordinated attacks at several locations across the country involving multiple groups.

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The Gharib Allah Sufi mosque was on the frontline of the conflict in the Sudanese capital for almost two years.

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[Dabanga] Cairo -- Thirteen Sudanese and Egyptian human rights organisations have condemned the forced deportation of Sudanese writer Idris Babiker from Egypt, as well as the "harsh and inhumane detention conditions" he reportedly suffered during detention, calling for an investigation.