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23 May 2013 Last updated at 09:25 ET

Bombers hit Niger barracks and mineAreva mine near Arlit in northern Niger

Suicide bombers target a military camp and a French-run uranium mine in north-western Niger leaving at least 19 people dead, officials say.

M23 rebels walking through hills in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (30 November 2012)Congo truce declared 'for Ban visit'

M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo declare a ceasefire for UN chief Ban Ki-moon's visit to the conflict-hit area, a spokesman for the group says.

Poster in Awka, Nigeria, welcoming back the body of Chinua Achebe. 22 May 2013Nigeria author Achebe to be buried

Renowned Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, who died in March, is due to be buried in his home town in Anambra state.

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