Killing of terrorist behind death of 4 US troops sheds light on France's quiet, intense fight in Africa

In August, a French counterterrorism operation in northern Mali killed the leader of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), avenging four US troops who were killed in Niger in 2017.
#terrorist #france #niger #us #greatersahara #mali

Matt Hancock handed Africa role after UK Covid failings

Matt Hancock, the former UK health secretary whose handling of the pandemic was criticised in a Parliament report this week, was named as the United Nations’ special representative for Africa.
#matthancock #africa #ukhealth #covid

Algeria court sentences brother of deposed late president Abdelaziz Bouteflika to two years in jail

The powerful younger brother of deposed late Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika was sentenced on Tuesday to two years in prison for "obstructing the course of justice", the official APS news agency reported.
#abdelazizbouteflika #algeria #algerianpresident

Kenyan Child Serial Killer Who Murdered 13 Minors Escapes From Police Custody

Kenyan child serial killer who murdered 13 minors escapes from police custody
The self-confessed child serial killer behind the murder of 13 minors in Kenya, has escaped from police custody.
#kenya #serialkiller #childkiller

Russian Warships Fire Missiles Near Japan

Russian warships fire missiles in massive show of strength as Putin sends chilling warning to Japan amid WW3 fears. RUSSIA has staged a military show of strength by firing missiles off its warships near Japan after Tokyo claimed sovereignty over the disputed Kuril Islands.
#russia #russiawarship #kurilislands #japan

Unbelievable Moment Fish Move Through Sea In The Shape Of A Love Heart

Hundreds of fish form a heart shape in stunning drone footage. The group of crevalle jack swam in formation before dispersing in the glistening turquoise water. The stunning aerial footage was captured by restaurant owner Paul Dabill, 47, from Jupiter, Florida.
#nature #fishes #aquaticlife

Insecurity: Zambia Ready To Assist Nigeria, Says Envoy

The Government of Zambia on Tuesday expressed concern over the insurgency, banditry, and other security challenges in the country saying they would help Nigeria.
#zambia #nigeria #banditry

Deontay Wilder Hit With Six-month Suspension Following Brutal KO By Tyson Fury

Deontay Wilder will not be allowed to return to the ring until next April following his brutal defeat by Tyson Fury.
Wilder was stopped in the penultimate round of the trilogy fight having hit the canvas on three occasions as he lost to the Brit for the second successive time.
#deontaywilder #tysonfury #boxing

Ejuke Wins CSKA Moscow Player Of The Month Award Again

Nigeria winger Chidera Ejuke has been voted CSKA Moscow’s Player of the Month for the second straight time.
#ejuke #cskamoscow