Tessalit army base taken by rebels

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Issued on: 01/05/2026 - 23:18

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In tonight's programme, the army and its Russian mercenary allies surrender the strategic Tessalit military base near the Algerian border. Also in DRC, Joseph Kabila hits back at US accusations he’s backing rebel fighters. And Gabon is the guest of honour at The Anoumabo Urban Music Festival in Abidjan. 

By: Clarisse FORTUNÉ Clémence WALLER Emmet Livingstone Advertising Related keywords

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