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June 27, 2017
Igbos Defy Call to Leave Northern Nigeria

Youth leaders have called for Igbo people to depart region by October 1

June 27, 2017
Tanzania Eyes Hydropower Project in Game Reserve Despite Criticism

Nation considers project at Stiegler's Gorge in Selous Game Reserve as vital in its bid to diversify its energy mix
June 27, 2017
Audio Message Heightens Concern About Nigerian President's Health

Muhammadu Buhari, who is receiving medical treatment for an undisclosed illness in England, also angered some by speaking in Hausa, not English
June 27, 2017
Over 50 African Migrants Feared Dead in Niger's Sahara

3 trucks were carrying 70-plus migrants north through the Sahara toward Libya when drivers abandoned them
June 27, 2017
US Lawmakers Urge Angola to Drop Prosecution of Journalist

Rafael Marques de Morais was charged with insulting state for publishing 2016 article detailing illegal real estate transaction made in 2011 by Angola's attorney general
June 27, 2017
8 Killed in Bombing in NE Kenya

Blast, similar to those carried out by al-Shabab militants, also killed four children
June 27, 2017
Zimbabwe Churches Mount Campaign for Violence-free Polls

Religious communities join NGOs in effort to reduce tensions as country gears up for elections next year
June 27, 2017
Shaka: Extra Time

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June 27, 2017
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June 27, 2017
10 More Mass Graves Uncovered in Restive Central Congo

Military official told journalists armed forces were alerted to graves by Red Cross officials and villagers in the area
June 26, 2017
Food Prize Laureate: Future of African Youth Lies in Agriculture, Not Europe

No sector has greater potential to revive the poor regions of Africa than agriculture, said Akinwumi Adesina, but investments are needed to make it attractive for young people, many of whom migrate to Europe in search of better opportunities

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Tuesday 27 June 2017

Igbos Defy Call to Leave Northern Nigeria

Tanzania Eyes Hydropower Project in Game Reserve Despite Criticism

Audio Message Heightens Concern About Nigerian President's Health

Over 50 African Migrants Feared Dead in Niger's Sahara

US Lawmakers Urge Angola to Drop Prosecution of Journalist

8 Killed in Bombing in NE Kenya

Zimbabwe Churches Mount Campaign for Violence-free Polls

Shaka: Extra Time

Africa 54

10 More Mass Graves Uncovered in Restive Central Congo

Food Prize Laureate: Future of African Youth Lies in Agriculture, Not Europe

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Igbos Defy Call to Leave Northern Nigeria

Tanzania Eyes Hydropower Project in Game Reserve Despite Criticism

Audio Message Heightens Concern About Nigerian President's Health

Over 50 African Migrants Feared Dead in Niger's Sahara

US Lawmakers Urge Angola to Drop Prosecution of Journalist

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