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Motorcycle Gunmen Kill Dozens in Nigeria's Northwest Amid Rising Tensions

February 21, 2026 • 3 min read • Sarah Al-Rashid

Motorcycle Gunmen Kill Dozens in Nigeria's Northwest Amid Rising Tensions

Gunmen on motorcycles have left over 50 dead in northwest Nigeria, adding to the region’s escalating violence and insecurity.

#Nigeria #insecurity #terrorism

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France Returns Stolen Colonial-Era Drum to Ivory Coast, Sparking Cultural Revival

February 20, 2026 • 3 min read • Sarah Al-Rashid

France Returns Stolen Colonial-Era Drum to Ivory Coast, Sparking Cultural Revival

France has returned the Djidji Ayokwe drum to Ivory Coast, marking a step in addressing colonial legacies and fostering cultural rejuvenation in Africa.

#repatriation #colonial-history #france

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UN Alarmed as Sudan's RSF Atrocities Indicate Genocidal Patterns

February 20, 2026 • 3 min read • James Chen

UN Alarmed as Sudan's RSF Atrocities Indicate Genocidal Patterns

The UN highlights genocidal signs in the RSF's mass killings in El Fasher, escalating Sudan's already severe humanitarian crisis.

#Sudan #RSF #Genocide

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Gambia Seeks Justice: Jammeh’s Accountability Demands Rise

February 20, 2026 • 3 min read • Marcus Webb

Gambia Seeks Justice: Jammeh’s Accountability Demands Rise

Gambians affected by Jammeh's regime demand justice, fostering debate on international accountability.

#Gambia #Yahya Jammeh #human rights

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Arrest of Mugabe's Son in South Africa Raises International Eyebrows

February 20, 2026 • 3 min read • Sarah Al-Rashid

Arrest of Mugabe's Son in South Africa Raises International Eyebrows

Robert Mugabe's youngest son was arrested in South Africa following a shooting incident at his residence, sparking regional and international curiosity.

#Robert Mugabe #South Africa #Zimbabwe

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Cameroon Journalists Arrested Amid US Deportation Unveiling

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February 19, 2026 • 3 min read • James Chen

Cameroon Journalists Arrested Amid US Deportation Unveiling

Journalists detained in Cameroon spotlight secretive US deportations, raising global concerns over transparency and human rights.

#press freedom #human rights #US deportations

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Tigray's Fear of Conflict Renewed Amid Ethiopia-Eritrea Tensions

February 18, 2026 • 3 min read • David Okonkwo

Tigray's Fear of Conflict Renewed Amid Ethiopia-Eritrea Tensions

Heightened tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea evoke fears of renewed conflict in Tigray region amid complex geopolitical dynamics.

#Tigray #Ethiopia #Eritrea

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Violence Erupts in Northern Nigeria: 32 Dead in Village Attacks

February 18, 2026 • 3 min read • David Okonkwo

Violence Erupts in Northern Nigeria: 32 Dead in Village Attacks

At least 32 people were killed during motorbike raids in north-west Nigeria’s Niger state by armed assailants, inciting regional security concerns.

#Nigeria #violence #security

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DR Congo Ceasefire: Examining the Washington Accords Impact

February 18, 2026 • 3 min read • James Chen

DR Congo Ceasefire: Examining the Washington Accords Impact

A ceasefire in eastern DR Congo, under the Washington Accords, marks a pivotal bid for peace amid resource-driven geopolitical interests.

#DR Congo #Washington Accords #ceasefire

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Migrants Face Dire Abuse as Libya Becomes a Pandemonium of Mistreatment

February 18, 2026 • 3 min read • Elena Vasquez

Migrants Face Dire Abuse as Libya Becomes a Pandemonium of Mistreatment

A UN report exposes the dire situation of migrants in Libya, where forced abuse and exploitation are rampant in detention centers.

#Libya #migrant abuse #human rights

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US Deployment to Nigeria Amid Rising Armed Group Attacks

February 17, 2026 • 3 min read • David Okonkwo

US Deployment to Nigeria Amid Rising Armed Group Attacks

US sends 100 troops to Nigeria amid heightened armed group activities. Though non-combat, this move underscores growing security challenges.

#US military #Nigeria #armed conflict

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Kenyan Cult Leader Charged Amidst Growing Death Toll Outrage

February 12, 2026

Kenyan Cult Leader Charged Amidst Growing Death Toll Outrage

Paul Mackenzie, a Kenyan cult leader, faces charges for 52 deaths linked to organized criminal activity and terrorism.

#Kenya #Paul Mackenzie #terrorism

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