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Oil major says lawsuits over Niger Delta pollution should be heard in African country
Some are sceptical of Europe’s efforts to tackle the causes behind migrants leaving their homelands
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The CBN’s move should allow the economy to right itself
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34-strong Saudi-led alliance mainly formed of Sunni-majority Muslim states
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Islamist accused of destroying historic buildings in Timbuktu in first such case at ICC
Ivory Coast president pins economic strategy on high-value exports to west African markets and beyond
Surviving members of his family include his widow, the mother of seven of eight biological children
Buhari’s visit to Washington signals reset in relations with White House
Boko Haram insurgents said to have captured 500 and killed others
A poll delay raises fears of army meddling but many look to a former general for what they need
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