The Somali government says it has killed more than 130 fighters from the Islamist militant group al-Shabab - including top commanders. It says a joint operation was carried out with Somalia's international partners, which include the US military.
Azeezat OlaoluwaOne of the leading opposition candidates in next month’s presidential elections in Nigeria has dismissed a recent attempt to get him disqualified over corruption allegations.
It had been reported that the voice belongs to Mr Abubakar, who is the candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party. Mr Abubakar has faced several allegations of corruption, none of which have been proven and he has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.
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