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Authorities to investigate 'rogue' Nigerian force

Politics Oct 06
Nigeria's police affairs minister says that there will be an investigation into alleged infractions by a notorious unit in the police force that has been accused of atrocities against innocent civilians and routine harassment
The resumption of schools include universities
South Sudan re-opens schools after Covid-19 closure
Politics Oct 06
Schools in South Sudan have officially reopened today after more than six months since they were closed in March as a measure to curb the spread of Covid-19.
The two were accused of instigating clashes between supporters of Uhuru Kenyatta and William Rutto
Kenyan MPs face arrest over deadly political clash
Politics Oct 06
The head of Kenya's police force has ordered the arrest of two MPs in connection with an outbreak of violence between rival political supporters that left two people dead and several injured.
The transitional President Bah Ndaw was inaugurated last month
US lauds Mali's transitional government
Politics Oct 06
The US government has termed the establishment of a transitional government in Mali "an initial step toward a return to democracy".
The police fired tear gas - some of which went into the church
Kenyan MPs face arrest over deadly political clash
Politics Oct 06
The head of Kenya's police force has ordered the arrest of two MPs in connection with an outbreak of violence between rival political supporters that left two people dead and several injured.
Nigerians have called on the disbandment of the Anti-Robbery Squad SARS
Nigeria governor promises action against 'rogue' SARS police unit
Politics Oct 05
The governor of Nigeria's Lagos State has pledged to take action against a notorious police unit which has been widely accused of committing human rights abuses.
President Kenyatta (R) and his deputy Ruto (L) have fallen out
Two killed in Kenya's political clash
Politics Oct 05
Two people have been killed and several injured in clashes between supporters of Kenya’s president Uhuru Kenyatta and those backing his deputy, William Ruto.