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Guinea massacre trial puts ex-strongman Camara in custody
Guinea massacre trial puts ex-strongman Camara in custody
by  AFP

A Guinean court trying suspects in a 2009 massacre on Monday threw out a bid by former dictator Moussa Dadis Camara to be detained under house arrest and ordered him to be held in custody. Defence attorneys last Tuesday had asked the court for Camara to be released from custody or placed under house arrest during the proceedings, in line with the "respect" due to a former head of state.

Chad ruler Deby says unity govt 'in next few days'
Chad ruler Deby says unity govt 'in next few days'
by  AFP

Chad junta chief Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Monday said a "government of national union" would be created in the coming days to steer the course toward elections, following a forum on the country's future. Deby on Monday said the government would be formed "in the next few days" and oversee what he called "the second phase of transition... (leading to) the strengthening of our democracy".

African players in Europe: Brilliant Iwobi goal in vain
African players in Europe: Brilliant Iwobi goal in vain
by  AFP

Nigerian Alex Iwobi scored a superb goal at the weekend, but could not prevent Everton losing 2-1 at home to Manchester United in their Premier League clash. RIYAD MAHREZ (Manchester City) The Algeria winger scored his second goal in successive games as the Premier League champions crushed Southampton 4-0.

Show of force in Mozambique's north, but jihadist threat remains
Show of force in Mozambique's north, but jihadist threat remains
by  AFP

A column of brand-new armoured vehicles is parked outside what remains of a government building in Quionga, a village in Mozambique's restive northern province of Cabo Delgado. The militants had raided Quionga last year, burning down the local government office and setting up shop in the village.

Rivers United, Sundowns steal CAF Champions League show
Rivers United, Sundowns steal CAF Champions League show
by  AFP

Rivers United of Nigeria and Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa stole the show on Sunday in the CAF Champions League last 32 first legs. A joyful day for Nigeria in the Champions League was completed when Plateau United also came from behind to beat four-time winners Esperance of Tunisia 2-1 in Abuja.

Greece and Egypt call Turkish-Libyan gas deal 'illegal'
Greece and Egypt call Turkish-Libyan gas deal 'illegal'
by  AFP

Egypt and Greece on Sunday said a deal allowing Turkish hydrocarbon exploration in Libya's Mediterranean waters was "illegal" as Athens said it would oppose it by all "legal means". On Monday, Turkey said it had signed a memorandum of understanding on exploration for hydrocarbons in Libya's seas with the authorities in Tripoli.