Villagers killed and homes set ablaze in attack in central Nigeria
Hundreds of armed militia are believed to have carried out the attack in Nigeria鈥檚 Kogi state.
Several people have been killed and hundreds of homes set ablaze after armed militia attacked a community in Nigeria鈥檚 Kogi state. We hear from the government spokesperson for Kogi state, Kingsley Fanwo, on how the authorities will respond.
Kenya's opposition calls off anti-government protests, but will this stoppage pave the way for talks between President Ruto and opposition leader, Raila Odinga?
And a Kenyan firm that transforms discarded plastic waste into durable construction materials, picks up a Global Start-up of the Year award.
(Photo: Library picture of armed bandit. Credit: Getty Images.)
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