UK Bows to U.S. Anger, Halts Chagos Transfer to Mauritious

Niger State Police said gunmen killed at least 20 & abducted several others in Niger State’s Shiroro district in Nigeria, as rising bandit violence & kidnappings deepen insecurity across the country, straining security forces.

Belgian-Portugese Aid worker Joseph Figueira Martin was freed Tuesday after nearly two years in detention over alleged spying & coup links, as authorities tighten control over NGOs in conflict zones.