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bbc.com | Will Ross
At least 45 killed in central Nigeria raidAFP vis Getty ImagesCattle herding is a way of life for many in central Nigeria Officials say at least 45 people have been killed during an overnight attack in central Nigeria's Benue state. Eyewitnesses said the attack was carried out by armed cattle herders and police say they then engaged the attackers in a gun battle. Many houses were burnt during the raid on Yelewata town.
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bbc.com | Natasha Booty |Will Ross
Disbelief as Nigeria urges prayer to end food shortagesNatasha Booty & Will RossGetty ImagesReligion is important to many in Nigeria but some say the government has gone too farA call for all staff in Nigeria's ministry of agriculture to pray to help the country achieve food security has caused controversy. An internal memo from the head of the ministry's HR department urges staff to attend a solemn prayer session and fast for the next three Mondays.
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bbc.com | Natasha Booty |Will Ross
UN tight-lipped on outcome of talks with Congolese rebelsNatasha Booty & Will RossMonusco/XLittle detail was released about any progress madeThe head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has held talks with Rwanda-backed rebels about protecting civilians in areas under their control in the east.
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bbc.com | Wedaeli Chibelushi |Will Ross
Botswana's diamond giant slashes output as demand fallsWedaeli Chibelushi & Will RossAFP via Getty ImagesDebswana unearthed an 1,098-carat diamond from one of its mines in 2021Botswana's main diamond company has paused production at some of its mines, citing a prolonged downturn in global demand. Debswana, a joint venture between the government and global mining giant De Beers, saw its sales revenue drop by almost 50% last year. Botswana is the world's largest producer of diamonds by value.
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bbc.com | Cecilia Macaulay |Will Ross
DR Congo bans reporting on ex-President KabilaCecilia Macaulay & Will RossAFP via Getty ImagesJoseph Kabila is back in DR Congo after having voluntarily left the country in 2023The Congolese government has banned the media from reporting on the activities of former President Joseph Kabila and interviewing members of his party.
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Police in Togo fired tear gas to stop protests. Journalists were forced to erase footage. Many young people are angry at the arrest of the rapper, Aamron. President Faure Gnassingbé took over in 2005 succeeding his father Eyadéma, who had been in power for nearly four decades. https://t.co/AMkg77pTJJ
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V few Americans will be tearing their hair out for not being allowed a visa for Chad. But the US risks a further erosion of its influence in a region under huge threat from Islamist militants. US visa bans + harsh trade policies may push President Deby further into Russia's arms
