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Ghana army kills seven 'illegal miners' in clashes

Ghana army kills seven 'illegal miners' in clashes

The Ghanaian army says at least seven "illegal miners" were killed in clashes with soldiers in the country's southern region of Ashanti on Saturday.
M23 rebels seize DRC mining town: reports

M23 rebels seize DRC mining town: reports

Fighters from M23 movement seized control of a key mining settlement in eastern DRC, sources told AFP on Sunday.
Nigeria tanker explosion death toll rises to 86

Nigeria tanker explosion death toll rises to 86

The death toll from Saturday's petrol tanker explosion in Nigeria's Niger state has risen to 86, with 55 others injured.
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UK signs new Rwanda treaty to deport asylum seekers

UK signs new Rwanda treaty to deport asylum seekers

British interior minister James Cleverly says the treaty addresses all the issues raised by the Supreme Court last month.
AU expresses concern over dissolution of Guinea-Bissau's parliament

AU expresses concern over dissolution of Guinea-Bissau's parliament

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat urges dialogue to preserve the ''stability and unity of the country.''
Sudanese refugees in Chad face dire water shortage

Sudanese refugees in Chad face dire water shortage

Sudanese refugees in Chad are facing serious water shortage, Doctors Without Borders agency has said.
South African nationals trapped in Gaza return home

South African nationals trapped in Gaza return home

The group safely crossed into Egypt after South African diplomats in Palestine and Egypt worked with authorities there to facilitate the process.
Zambia mine collapse: President hopeful trapped miners still alive

Zambia mine collapse: President hopeful trapped miners still alive

The miners are trapped in three locations and heavy rains had flooded the pit, the government says.