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Gao riverside massacre: 167 civilians killed and 127 motorcycles torched by Africa Corps
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AES nations carry over 7,700 billion CFA francs in regional market debt
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Benin’s schools reopen nationwide as security improves and fees are waived
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Niger’s fuel subsidy burden: SONIDEP faces 28 billion FCFA loss in 2026
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