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Civilians flee as jihadists advance in northeast Mali
Civilians flee as jihadists advance in northeast Mali
by  AFP

Jihadists aligned with the Islamic State group are advancing in northeastern Mali, prompting terrified citizens to flee their homes, sources there say. The Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) launched an offensive in the Gao and Menaka regions in March, triggering heavy fighting with local armed groups and rival jihadists.

Jones calls for referee respect as Springboks' Erasmus misses England game
Jones calls for referee respect as Springboks' Erasmus misses England game
by  AFP

England coach Eddie Jones said referees had to be treated with respect as his team prepared to face a South Africa side who will be without Rassie Erasmus at Twickenham. - 'Fight and fight' - But the teams' most recent meeting was a far closer contest, England edging the Springboks 27-26 at Twickenham last year.

I.Coast's Ble Goude says he wants to make low-key return
I.Coast's Ble Goude says he wants to make low-key return
by  AFP

Charles Ble Goude, a key figure in post-electoral violence that swept Ivory Coast 11 years ago, wants to make a low-key homecoming this weekend, his representatives said on Thursday. But Boga Sako, who heads the welcoming committee, told a press conference that Ble Goude "wishes to make a sober return."

Algeria sentences scores to death over forest fire lynching: media
Algeria sentences scores to death over forest fire lynching: media
by  AFP

An Algerian court Thursday sentenced 49 people to death over the lynching of a man falsely accused of starting deadly forest fires during an extended heatwave last year, state media reported. The court in Dar El Beida on Thursday "sentenced 49 people to execution over (Ben Ismail's) murder and mutilation of his body," the APS news agency reported.

S.African president ready to face crunch probe finding
S.African president ready to face crunch probe finding
by  AFP

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed domestic corruption claims that have prompted questions over his future during a visit to the UK on Thursday, but rejected suggestions they could cut short his presidency.

Algeria sentences 49 to death over forest fire lynching: state media
Algeria sentences 49 to death over forest fire lynching: state media
by  AFP

An Algerian court on Thursday sentenced 49 people to death over the lynching of a man falsely accused of starting deadly forest fires in August last year, state media reported. The court in Dar El Beida on Thursday "sentenced 49 people to execution over (Ben Ismail's) murder and mutilation of his body," the APS news agency reported.