A Nigerian military helicopter on surveillance mission has crashed in Damare, a village in Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Eyewitnesses say the helicopter crashed not far from the temporary camp of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, which also serves as a shelter for internally displaced persons in the state. Officials of the…
Burkina Faso’s Army Seizes Power
Burkina Faso’s army seized power on Thursday, while it dissolved the parliament and government to form a transitional body to run the country. The military’s action followed violent protests which erupted against President Blaise Compaore’s plans to extend his 27-year-rule. The transitional body will return constitutional order “within 12 months”, army chief Nabere Honore Traore…
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