Niger withdraws from Lake Chad force
The task force has yet to comment on Niger’s departure, leaving questions about the impact on its operations
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Deadly clashes in Abuja as security forces confront Shi’ite protesters
The confrontation erupted in the Wuse 2 district of the capital as members of the banned Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) marched in solidarity with Palestine
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South Sudan accuses arrested VP Machar of inciting rebellion
Machar—longtime rival of President Salva Kiir—was reportedly detained on Wednesday, prompting urgent diplomatic intervention
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South Sudan to investigate arrested Vice President Machar
Machar’s reported house arrest on Wednesday sparked global concern, with the United Nations warning of a possible relapse into conflict
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Inspectors access Assad-era chemical sites in Syria
Among these sites were locations not previously disclosed to the OPCW by the Assad government
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Mnangagwa names new army chief amid pressure
The appointment comes as Mnangagwa faces mounting pressure from his former allies, who accuse him of mismanagement and corruption
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Congo doubles soldier salaries as M23 rebels gain ground
The finance ministry described the salary hikes as “a turning point towards better conditions” for the army
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Kenya deploys Odinga to mediate South Sudan crisis
Odinga’s spokesperson, Dennis Onyango, stated that the former prime minister would travel to Juba on Friday
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Who is Riek Machar, South Sudan’s embattled vice president?
The conflict, which led to hundreds of thousands of deaths, was fueled by ethnic divisions, with Kiir leading Dinka forces and Machar commanding Nuer fighters
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US embassy in Chad suspends most nonimmigrant visas for 90 days
A State Department spokesperson clarified that the suspension affects nonimmigrant visa categories, including those for tourists, business travelers, and students or exchange visitors
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