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Ex-Guinea presidential guard chief convicted over 2009 stadium massacre dies in detention

Ex-Guinea presidential guard chief convicted over 2009 stadium massacre dies in detention

Claude Pivi, sentenced to life imprisonment for crimes against humanity, dies from diabetes-related complications, prosecutor says

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At least 30 killed as terrorists attack market in Nigeria’s Niger State
04.01.2026

At least 30 killed as terrorists attack market in Nigeria’s Niger State

Police say attackers burned village market, abducted residents in Borgu Local Government Area

Somali special forces kill 15, capture 8 al-Shabaab terrorists in southern Somalia
04.01.2026

Somali special forces kill 15, capture 8 al-Shabaab terrorists in southern Somalia

Night operation shows growing operational capability of Somali army, including use of air mobility, says Defense Ministry

25 killed, 13 rescued in fresh canoe mishap in Nigeria
04.01.2026

25 killed, 13 rescued in fresh canoe mishap in Nigeria

Incident occurred late Saturday when canoe carrying 52 passengers capsized

South Africa calls for urgent UN meeting following US strikes on Venezuela
04.01.2026

South Africa calls for urgent UN meeting following US strikes on Venezuela

'Unlawful, unilateral force of this nature undermines the stability of international order,' says Foreign Ministry

Somalia assumes UN Security Council presidency for January
03.01.2026

Somalia assumes UN Security Council presidency for January

Abukar Dahir Osman says Somalia’s return after 54 years marks 'significant milestone'