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Issued on: 21/07/2026 – 22:16
In tonight’s report: A lethal ambush in northern Mali has resulted in at least 50 military fatalities. Meanwhile, Nigeria confronts a growing threat in its ongoing fight against jihadist groups, as foreign fighters are increasingly being recruited into insurgent ranks. Additionally, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially announced his support for former president Macky Sall’s candidacy for the position of UN Secretary-General.
Produced by Clarisse Fortuné and Antonia Cimini
