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Nigerian soldiers killed in jihadist attack

Focus on Africa
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Militant Islamists involved in another deadly attack in Nigeria’s Borno State. Why is the army still battling these insurgencies? South Africa opposition parties seek to revive impeachment proceedings against President Ramaphosa Why does President Felix Tshisekedi want to change the Congolese constitution? Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Rob Wilson, Nyasha Michelle, Sunita Nahar and Frenny Jowi Technical Producer: Chris Kouzaris Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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