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‘Dozens of foreigners are still hiding in my community’ – Akokoamong Assemblyman laments
The Assembly member for Akokoamong Electoral Area in the Ejisu Municipality, Hon Daniel Owusu, has disclosed that dozens of foreigners are still hiding in...
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The Ghanaian black Jews who found their ancestry through a vision
Until 1976, the only identity the black Jews residing in the West African nation of Ghana had was that they were a special breed...
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Terrorists kill 3 persons in ongoing attack on Niger State Community, residents flee homes
The suspected terrorists, SaharaReporters reliably gathered, arrived in the community in large numbers on Monday afternoon, shooting sporadically in different directions.At least three persons...
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American citizen reportedly kidnapped in southern Niger – Sources
Armed men on motorbikes have kidnapped an American citizen from his home in southern Niger, according to security sources.The incident happened in the early...
World
IS ‘behind killing of six French aid workers in Niger’
The Islamic State group has said its militants were behind the killing of six French aid workers, their local guide and driver in Niger...
World
Niger floods force 225,000 from their homes
The authorities in Niger say recent flooding in the capital, Niamey, has forced over 225,000 people from their homes.The number of deaths has risen...
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Niger attack: French aid workers among eight killed by gunmen
Gunmen have attacked a group of aid workers in Niger, killing six French citizens, their local guide and driver, officials say.The gunmen arrived on...
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Niger ‘lost $50m’ in army corruption scandal
Niger's state prosecutor says there is evidence that the country lost almost $50m (£40m) through a military procurement scandal.Referring to an audit by the...
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Coronavirus: Niger reopens mosques, churches
Niger has further relaxed Coronavirus restrictions, allowing mosques and churches to reopen from Wednesday.Places of worship had been closed for nearly two months as...
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Niger attacks: At least 20 killed in Tillaberi villages
At least 20 people have been killed in attacks by gunmen on several villages in Niger, local authorities say.Tidjani Ibrahim Katiella, governor of Tillaberi...
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