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  "Niger's capital Niamey continues to face international criticism over the disappearance of journalist Moussa Kaka, who has been missing for 60 days, Reporters Without Borders reports.",
  "Human Rights Watch also confirmed that Kaka has been missing for two months, raising concerns about press freedom in Niger, per miragenews.com.",
  "Meanwhile, Niger and Chad exchange accusations over a border drone strike, with Niger claiming two civilians were killed, while Chad denies the attack and demands concrete evidence from Niamey, according to channelafrica.co.za."
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