N'Djamena, Oct 28, 2024 (AFP) - Around 40 killed in jihadist attack on army in Chad: govt

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An attack by jihadist group Boko Haram on the Chadian army killed around 40 people overnight near the Nigerian border, the government and local sources said Monday. "A garrison housing more than 200 soldiers was targeted by members of Boko Haram" late on Sunday, a local source told AFP. The presidency said in a statement that the attack struck near Ngouboua in the west of the country, "tragically leaving about 40 people dead". yas-sof/ju/rlp/yad......
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Swapo held a mini rally in Lüderitz

Swapo held a mini rally in Lüderitz

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SWAKOPMUND, 26 October 2024 - United Democratic Front (UDF) President Hendrik Gaobaeb addressing the party’s Erongo Regional Star Rally held at Swakopmund’s DRC’s sports field on Saturday. He is accompanied by some of the party’s regional and local leadership. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 26 October 2024 - United Democratic Front (UDF) President Hendrik Gaobaeb addressing the party’s Erongo Regional Star Rally held at Swakopmund’s DRC’s sports field on Saturday. He is accompanied by some of the party’s regional and local leadership. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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SWAKOPMUND, 26 October 2024 - Some of the UDF supporters and sympathisers attending the party’s star rally at Swakopmund on Saturday which was addressed by the party President Hendrik Gaobaeb. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 26 October 2024 - Some of the UDF supporters and sympathisers attending the party’s star rally at Swakopmund on Saturday which was addressed by the party President Hendrik Gaobaeb. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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SWAKOPMUND, 26 October 2024 - United Democratic Front (UDF) President Hendrik Gaobaeb speaking at the part’s star rally at Swakopmund on Saturday. Beside him is Swakopmund Deputy Mayor David Am-!Gabeb. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 26 October 2024 - United Democratic Front (UDF) President Hendrik Gaobaeb speaking at the part’s star rally at Swakopmund on Saturday. Beside him is Swakopmund Deputy Mayor David Am-!Gabeb. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa speaks at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa speaks at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa (L) together with the party's presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndwaitwah at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa (L) together with the party's presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndwaitwah at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa welcomes about 50 new members to the party at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa welcomes about 50 new members to the party at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa (L) together with the party's Presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (second left) at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa (L) together with the party's Presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (second left) at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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