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Northwest Nigeria state imposes lockdown over bandit attacks
Northwest Nigeria state imposes lockdown over bandit attacks

The northwest Nigerian state of Zamfara has imposed a local lockdown and closed some markets and highways amid restrictions to contain renewed attacks by bandit militias after the breakdown of a peace deal, officials said. Zamfara, one of the worst hit by the bandit violence, had enjoyed a lull in attacks following peace deal with the gunmen, including with powerful warlord Bello Turji.

'Shelf-life of a lettuce': Truss's nightmare on Downing Street
'Shelf-life of a lettuce': Truss's nightmare on Downing Street

British Prime Minister Liz Truss has had the shortest of political honeymoons since taking over from Boris Johnson. Taking out the 10 days of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II, Truss had only a week in control of events before her political programme imploded, leading to the sacking of her finance minister.

Denmark paves the way for 'loss and damage' climate aid
Denmark paves the way for 'loss and damage' climate aid

It may seem a drop in the ocean, but the $13 million Denmark has earmarked as aid for climate change-related "loss and damages" set an important precedent. Their announcement was nevertheless widely seen as setting an important precedent.