Six illegal miners died after sneaking into the old pits of a gold mine in Burkina Faso. Seven others were injured after police fired tear gas, BBC reports. Police said the miners died from lack of oxygen in the deep pits, but did not say anything about the use of …
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Angolan police have fired tear gas at anti-government protesters attempting to march to the presidential palace in the capital Luanda. Around 100 demonstrators were dispersed, with police pictured approaching some on horses. The protestors’ slogan was “45 years is too much” a criticism of the ruling party, the MPLA, which …
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