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In Senegal, a Mother's Difficult Birth Exposes a Health System Under Strain
One woman's experience during childbirth offers a window into the pressures facing Senegal's public healthcare system.
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Mali Marks Independence Anniversary Amid Worsening Security Crisis
The 66th anniversary comes as armed groups expand their reach and the government struggles to secure key supply routes.
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JNIM Jihadist Group Intensifies Incursions Into Northern Benin
Al Qaeda-linked fighters have expanded operations into Benin since 2022, using nature reserves as logistical hubs as the country's army works to contain the threat, according to France 24.
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France Denies Inciting Failed Niger Mutiny, Calls Accusation 'Pure Fantasy'
France's foreign ministry rejected claims it was behind an attempted mutiny at a Niger military base, as Niger's government widened blame to unnamed neighboring countries.
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Niger Accuses France of Orchestrating Failed Military Mutiny
Niger's government has blamed France for inciting an attack by mutinous soldiers on a key military airbase last week, according to Al Jazeera.
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Report: Russian Forces in Niger Seen Protecting Military Leaders Amid Ongoing Jihadist Threat
A BBC News report examines whether Russian forces deployed to Niger to help combat jihadist groups have instead focused more on shielding the country's military leadership.
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