Now to look at some of the stories making headlines in West Africa, Asanda Beda is joined by political Analyst and Conflict Resolution expert, Dr David Matsanga

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** At least 20 thousand people have fled the town of Marte following a surge in  militants attacks in the NorthEast of Nigeria...

** The United Nations's top court has sided with Equatorial Guinea in a stand off with Gabon over three islands - a battle that began since the early 1970s

** A former Senegalese government minister was charged this week on allegations of stealing Covid-19 funds

** Burkina Faso and Senegal take steps to strengthering regional security to combat terrorism and transnational crimes

** Shell faces fresh protests over Niger Delta pollution ahead of the oil giant's general meeting

**  Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has warned activists from neighbouring Kenya that she will not allow them to meddle in her country's affairs.