•A tragic mine collapse in northwestern Nigeria claims nearly 100 lives, according to residents and survivors.
•The Ivorian government deploys forty-four thousand troops and other resources to ready the security sector ahead of the October 25 elections.
•Malian authority releases activist El Bachir Thiam after months of secret detention.
•And, Ghana’s President Mahama renews call for Africa’s Permanent Seat on the UN Security Council.
