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A billboard calling for the inauguration of Adam Barrow as president on Feb. 18 is set on the side of a road in Serrukunda, Gambia, on Jan. 27. Hundreds of thousands turned out on Jan. 26 to greet President Adama Barrow, a week after he took the oath of office in neighboring Senegal. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
A victory for democracy and Africa in Gambia
Russell Pollitt, S.J.
After a few tense weeks, a peaceful and bloodless transfer of power has taken place in the West African nation of Gambia.
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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