West Africa & Sahel

- Nigerian FG plans formal reconciliation over the 1967 Asaba Massacre, involving Delta State. - Nigerian troops repel ISWAP attack in Borno State, killing 25 terrorists and recovering weapons; Suspected Boko Haram militants kill 15 farmers in Borno State, with efforts ongoing to locate missing persons. - A Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashes in Ondo State, resulting in 32 deaths; President declares national mourning. - Ghana's Health Minister reports about 450 suspected yellow fever cases since June, primarily affecting the Upper West Region.

Recent headlines

• PTA backs teachers’ strike, threatens street protest if gov’t misses October 30 deadline — myjoyonline_gh
• Army repels ISWAP attack in Borno, kills 25 terrorists — punch_ng
• Asaba massacre: FG to make reconciliation declaration — Delta gov — punch_ng
• Asaba massacre: Obasanjo urges reconciliation, monarch demands presidential apology — punch_ng
• Troops kill 25 terrorists in foiled Borno base attack — punch_ng