Author: Baba Ahmed
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Juntas ruling Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso agree to create a joint force to fight worsening violence
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The military juntas ruling Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger say they have agreed to create a joint force to fight extremist violence in their nations
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In Senegal’s capital, Nicaragua is a hot ticket among travel agents as migrants try to reach US
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In Senegal’s capital, Nicaragua is a hot ticket among travel agents serving people who want to live in the United States
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Mali’s president and prime minister held by mutinous troops
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BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mutinous soldiers detained Mali’s president and prime minister Tuesday after surrounding a residence and firing into the air in an apparent coup attempt after several months of demonstrations calling for President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita’s ouster. The soldiers moved freely through the streets of Bamako, making it increasingly clear that they were…
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Suspected jihadists attack popular resort in Mali’s capital
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Suspected jihadists attacked a hotel resort Sunday in Mali’s capital, taking hostages at a spot popular with foreigners on the weekends. The number of casualties was unclear in the assault, which continued into the evening, authorities said. Gunfire first rang out at the Campement Kangaba on the outskirts of Bamako in…