Wagner forces have not withdrawn from Africa in 'meaningful' numbers, defense official says
The US has not seen a withdrawal of Wagner forces from Africa "in any substantial or meaningful numbers," a senior US defense official said, as the Kremlin continues to weigh what to do with the Russian mercenary group following its leader's death last month.
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MohBad mourners teargassed at Nigeria's Lekki toll gate after Lagos concert
It happened after a memorial concert in Lagos for MohBad, who died last week aged 27.
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MohBad: Nigerian fans demand justice after Afrobeats star's death
Demonstrators want to know how popular 27-year-old singer MohBad died last week.
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Gabon partially suspended from Commonwealth after coup
The African nation has been partially suspended following a coup that took place in late August.
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What Wagner's post-Prigozhin future looks like on the ground in the Central African Republic
As the Kremlin tries to get its arms around the Russian mercenary group's empire in the CAR, the message is: it's business as usual.
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Inside South Africa's Operation Dudula vigilantes: 'Why we hate foreigners'
BBC Africa Eye gains rare access to Operation Dudula, South Africa's prominent anti-migrant movement.
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The Nigerians learning to speak with British accents
For some Nigerians, the English language is not perfect unless spoken with a British accent.
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Gabon coup leaders: Ousted President Ali Bongo now free
The decision follows pressure from regional bloc Eccas and neighbouring countries.
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David Harewood: Actor says the government should apologise for slavery
David Harewood visits a stately home built using the profits of plantations where his ancestors were enslaved.
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Gabon coup leader Brice Nguema being sworn in as president
General Brice Nguema, who toppled long-time leader Ali Bongo, officially becomes Gabon's interim leader.
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Gabon coup will not end rule by Bongo clan - presidential source
A source close to the deposed president says those celebrating the coup should not expect much change.
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100-year-old African tortoise reunited with family after being rescued from canal, officials say
A 100-year-old African tortoise named Biscuit has been reunited with his family after being rescued from a canal, according to the Parish of Ascension in Louisiana.
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