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15 Egyptian soldiers killed in Sinai clashes

Jihadists in Egypt’s Sinai killed 15 soldiers and two civilians in attacks on checkpoints on April 2, security officials said, the deadliest in months despite a massive army campaign against the insurgents. The gunmen, believed to be members of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant’s (ISIL) Egypt branch, …

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France congratulates Buhari on his election

The President of the Republic of France, Mr François Hollande has joined the growing list of world leaders in congratulating Gen. Muhammadu Buhari on his election as Nigeria’s next president. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by France embassy in Nigeria.

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Obama pledges to support fight against Boko Haram

US President Barack Obama on Wednesday pledged continuing US support to Nigeria and its regional partners in the fight against extremist group Boko Haram, a media report said on Thursday. In a separate telephonic talks with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and president-elect Muhammadu Buhari, Obama highlighted the need for Nigeria …

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