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US deportees claim they’re still held in Ghana, disputing officials’ account

Three of the deportees spoke to AP of the "terrible" conditions under which they are being held at a military camp, the Bundase camp, on the outskirts of Ghana`s capital, Accra

18 September, 2025 09:43 AM IST | AP

Children running amok in the streets of Niamey. Pic/AP

Ghana's defence, environment ministers killed in helicopter crash

Ministers Edward Omane Boamah and Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed were among the dead, officials said, adding that a chopper carrying three crew and five passengers dropped off the radar after taking off from Accra

06 August, 2025 11:25 PM IST | AFP

Children running amok in the streets of Niamey. Pic/AP

Russia-linked Wagner Group fuelling crimes in West Africa

23 June, 2025 09:03 AM IST| Agencies

A video grab of a dead body being chopped up. Pic/AFP

140 villagers killed by suspected herders in dayslong attacks in Nigeria

26 December, 2023 06:59 PM IST| AP

People attend a funeral for those killed in the attack. AP Photo

Defence heads hold talks on Niger crisis

18 August, 2023 07:58 AM IST| Agencies

Children running amok in the streets of Niamey. Pic/AP

Niger coup leaders willing to resolve standoff with ECOWAS

14 August, 2023 09:48 AM IST| ANI

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Senior US diplomat says Niger coup leaders refused her to meet with president

08 August, 2023 09:27 AM IST| AP

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Mutinous soldiers in Niger sever military ties with France

05 August, 2023 08:12 AM IST| Agencies

Supporters of Niger’s ruling junta at the start of a protest for the country’s freedom in Niamey Thursday. Pic/AP

Niger crisis deepens as France plans evacuations for expats

02 August, 2023 07:57 AM IST | Agencies

Supporters of the coup gather during a demonstration. Pic/AP

UN slashes World Food Progamme due to lack of funds

30 July, 2023 08:14 AM IST | Agencies

Ukrainians gather as food relief from United Nations comes in on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images

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