Niger army base attack leaves at least 71 soldiers dead
Craig TaylorIt is believed to be the deadliest attack by suspected Islamist militants in Niger for several years. BBC News – Africa
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Algeria jails two former prime ministers ahead of election
They were accused of abusing authority in a car manufacturing embezzlement scandal. BBC News – Africa
José Filomeno dos Santos: Son of Angola’s ex-leader in ‘extraordinary’ trial
Jose Filomeno dos Santos is alleged to have stolen $ 0.5bn from Angola’s Sovereign Wealth Fund. BBC News – Africa
The Contraception Pill That Is To Be Taken Once A Month
jordonc ✅If you’re a woman who takes birth control pills, chances are, you’ve missed a dose before. Boston scientists report that they have made good progress in developing a contraceptive pill that only needs to be taken once a month, which is an incredible feat. It essentially works by sitting in your stomach for a long time…
Rwanda cycling boss resigns after abuse accusations
Aimable Bayingana denies wrongdoing as police investigate alleged corruption and abuse at federation. BBC News – Africa
UK court dismisses Taylor ex-wife’s torture case
The ex-wife of former Liberian president Charles Taylor was facing charges over a string of offences. BBC News – Africa