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Authorities in South Sudan said at least 35 people have been killed in what they called ethnic clashes in the north of the country. Eighty others were wounded in fighting between the Luacjang, Thiik and Lou Paher people in Warrap state. It’s not clear what sparked the latest violence but …

The Nigerian military has urged residents of Plateau state not to arm themselves, as local politicians advised a few weeks ago. Last week, Plateau’s parliament said as the security forces could no longer guarantee people’s safety, they should take up arms. But the self-arming decision has not been welcomed by …

More than 10,000 people have fled northern Cameroon after deadly clashes between fishermen and herders from two neighbouring communities. The clashes have led to the death of 20 people so far. Those fleeing from the region have sought assistance in neighbouring Chad. Clashes began following a dispute between an ethnic …

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed for calm after at least 10 people were killed in ethnic violence in the southern city of Ibadan. Mr Buhari called on religious and traditional leaders not to allow ethnic or religious groups to stoke up hatred and violence against other groups. “I appeal …