In tonight's edition: Thousands of Malians have fled westwards to the border with Mauritania over the last two weeks as a blockade by the al Qaeda-linked JNIM group continues to isolate communities. Also, DR Congo and Rwanda have agreed to an economic pact as the US president seeks to implement a peace deal. Plus a legendary West African band, Orchestra Baobab, celebrates its 50th anniversary.

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