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n this Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, file photo, Cameroon soldiers stand guard at a lookout post as they take part in operations against the Islamic extremists group Boko Haram, their guard post is on Elbeid bridge, left rear, that separates northern Cameroon form Nigeria's Borno state near the village of Fotokol, Cameroon. Nigerian Air Force fighter jet on a mission against Boko Haram extremists mistakenly bombed a refugee camp Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2017, killing more than 100 refugees and wounding aid workers, a
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Nigerian government mistakenly bombs refugee camp instead of Boko Haram
Haruna Umar - Associated PressBashir Adigun - Associated Press
The attack killed more than 100 refugees and aid workers, a Borno state official said.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Drought, political infighting and unstable neighbors make for an ominous 2017 in southern Africa
Anthony Egan, S.J.

Persisting low-level to acute crises throughout southern Africa may make 2017 a year to remember with regret.

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Stop culture of brutality, says Nigerian archbishop
Peter Ajayi Dada - Catholic News Service
The Diocese of Kafanchan, located in the area, estimated more than 800 people were killed, and damages to property and foodstuffs topped $17.5 million.
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Collapsed church in Nigeria kills 160 people
Michelle Faul - Associated PressHilary Uguru - Associated Press
Worshippers said construction of the building had been rushed.
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Why do Catholic bishops fear chaos in Congo?
Catholic News Service
"Despite all divergences, we believe a political compromise is still possible," the bishops said in a Dec. 2 statement.
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