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A drone strike kills at least 153 people at a market in Abyei
The toll from the attack carried out on Monday against the Amiet market has risen sharply, while the UN is deploying aid in this contested region.
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Crime, public safety, cybersecurity, and defense—this section covers threats, protection systems, and initiatives to ensure the safety of citizens and institutions.
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One hundred and two student gendarmes expelled after toxicology tests
The inspections carried out in the schools of Toroguhé and Agbékoi led to the exclusion of 62 recruits in Daloa and 40 others in Abidjan.
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In Nigeria, Waidi Shaibu inspects the front after the Mairari attack
The head of the Nigerian army has called on troops deployed in the Northeast to maintain pressure against Boko Haram and ISWAP. The visit comes after an attack whose toll remains disputed.
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Ivory Coast Tests Its Response to Maritime Trafficking in Abidjan
An exercise involving 66 participants simulated the interception of a suspicious vessel in order to assess the coordination of Ivorian maritime services with the justice system.
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Ivory Coast inaugurates an integrated center to coordinate its maritime operations
Based in Abidjan, the system is designed to centralize maritime information and facilitate a coordinated response from the administrations.
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Three suspects arrested following seizures of protected species near Abidjan
An operation by the BSSI conducted in Grand-Bassam and Port-Bouët led to three arrests and the seizure of seven bags containing products derived from wildlife.
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In Grand-Lahou, 162 life jackets must remain for collective use
The sub-prefect of Ebounou asks village chiefs to lend equipment to all residents who cross the water bodies in the area.
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In Côte d’Ivoire, eight weeks of prevention against tanker truck accidents
The campaign launched by oil industry professionals targets more than five million people. It specifically calls for refraining from any fuel scavenging after an accident.
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Ivory Coast: 503 complaints and 231 million FCFA in losses from the Wave fake gift scam
The PLCC says it has dismantled a network linked to fake Mobile Money gifts. The case includes 503 complaints for an estimated loss of 231.3 million FCFA.
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Ethiopia: Army Promises Restraint as Fighting Spreads in the North
The Ethiopian army claims to act with restraint as clashes related to Tigray spread to Amhara and Afar, amid mutual accusations with Eritrea.
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Nigeria: Nearly 700 People Still Held Captive One Month After Mass Kidnapping in Niger State
Residents of the Borgu district demonstrated to demand the release of hundreds of people kidnapped on August 21. The exact number of captives has yet to be officially confirmed.
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Ivory Coast: The Army Creates a Battalion Specialized in Mountain Warfare
In Man, the Western Security Battalion has officially been replaced by a unit specialized in mountainous and forested areas.
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Boundiali: a fire ravages part of the police station
A fire damaged the Boundiali police station during the night of September 24 to 25. No deaths have been reported.
