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The family of a South African held hostage by militants in Mali for over five years launched a fresh appeal for his release. Forty-seven-year-old, Gerco van Deventer, was kidnapped in Libya on 3rd November, 2017. “Van Deventer, an…

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A French journalist who was kidnapped by armed groups in the Sahel region of Africa has regained  freedom after years in captivity in Mali, authorities said. The French journalist Olivier Dubois arrived on Monday at Niamey airport. "I…

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Ivory Coast has accused Bamako of "hostage-taking" after its neighbour laid out conditions for the release of 46 Ivorian soldiers held in Mali for two months. The issue should be a hot topic next week during an extraordinary Ecowas…

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Former French hostage Sophie Pétronin has defended her decision to return to Mali after being accused of being irresponsible by the French government. Speaking to the press, Sophie Pétronin, questioned the comments made by a government…