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Rebels Leave Kidal as Mali Army Retakes City After Air Strikes
Malian troops entered Kidal without resistance after rebels left the northern stronghold following days of air strikes. Separatist leaders say the withdrawal is temporary and insist the wider campaign for Azawad continues.
Where is Moussa Kaka? Niger Journalist Missing for 5 Weeks
Moussa Kaka, a veteran Nigerien journalist and founder of Radio Saraounia, has been missing since 31 August. With no official explanation for his disappearance, press freedom groups and international organisations are demanding answers from Niger's authorities.
Aliou Bah Pardon Comes With 45-Day Training Condition in Guinea
The Aliou Bah pardon is drawing scrutiny after Guinea's government tied the opposition leader's release to a mandatory 45-day civic training programme despite an ECOWAS court order calling for his unconditional freedom.
Senegalese fishermen say foreign trawlers are crowding them off their own sea
Senegalese fishermen say foreign-owned trawlers are encroaching on protected coastal waters, damaging equipment and reducing catches. Investigations and official reports suggest long-standing tensions between artisanal fishers and industrial vessels
Lomé airport sewage row: operator admits overflow but denies passengers were splashed
A plumbing overflow at Lomé's international airport has sparked a dispute between viral eyewitness claims and the airport operator's account. While officials admit wastewater reached the floor, they deny passengers were splashed.
