Cameroon soldiers jailed over 2020 massacre of civilians
Three Cameroonian soldiers have received rare prison sentences over the 2020 killing of civilians in the Anglophone region
Trump issues two-week ultimatum to Iran over nuclear negotiations
Trump signals a two-week window for Iran talks as the US ramps up military pressure and warns of consequences
Ethiopia–Eritrea tensions rise as war rhetoric returns to the Horn
Public accusations, troop movements and regional rivalries are raising fears of a new Ethiopia–Eritrea clash
Tunisia jails MP for mocking President Kais Saied on Facebook
Tunisian MP Ahmed Saidani was jailed for eight months over Facebook posts mocking President Kais Saied
New Spinosaurus species discovered in Niger’s Sahara Desert
Scientists in Niger have identified a new Spinosaurus species, a giant predator adapted for hunting fish in ancient river systems deep inside the Sahara
Epstein files reveal effort to build influence across Middle East
New DOJ documents show Jeffrey Epstein sought influence among Middle East elites
Five countries pledge troops to Gaza security force
Five states have pledged troops to a Gaza security force, set to begin deployment in Rafah and expand across the territory
US sanctions RSF commanders over al-Fashir siege abuses
Washington sanctioned three RSF commanders over alleged abuses in al-Fashir, citing killings, detentions, and forced displacement
Kenya probes recruitment of 1,000 nationals to fight for Russia
A Kenyan intelligence report alleges mass recruitment of nationals to fight for Russia, involving corrupt officials and trafficking networks
Trump unveils Gaza reconstruction pledges at Board of Peace debut
Trump launched the Board of Peace, unveiling $7bn in pledges for Gaza reconstruction amid uncertainty over Hamas disarmament
Islamic police arrest nine Muslims for breaking Ramadan fast in Kano
Islamic police in Kano detained nine Muslims accused of eating during daylight hours on the first day of Ramadan

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