Gunmen attack orphanage in northern Nigeria, abduct 23 pupils
Gunmen abducted 23 pupils from an illegal orphanage in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. Fifteen have been rescued, and authorities are searching for the remaining eight victims. By Dyepkazah Shibayan in…
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#USAfrica: Nigeria’s President orders closure of land and sea borders before March 28 election
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‘No Africans’ restauranteur arrested
The owner of a Chinese restaurant in Nairobi, Kenya has been arrested following an uproar over its policy of banning African customers at night, according to reports.
‘No Africans’ restauranteur arrested
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USAfrica: Jonathan or Buhari, who will be a better C-in-C for Nigeria?
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USAfrica: Nigeria’s election and Social Media Battle between Buhari and Jonathan
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Ex-captives of Boko Haram fight back
Several girls risked their lives to jump off a speeding truck after Boko Haram kidnapped them and about 300 students from Chibok, Nigeria. See how they're defying the militants. CNN's…
How ex-captives of Boko Haram are fighting back
Several girls risked their lives to jump off a speeding truck after Boko Haram kidnapped them and about 300 students from Chibok, Nigeria. See how they're defying the militants. CNN's…
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