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Today in Africa — April 2, 2026: Report Says Government Forces Kill Majority of Civilians in the Sahel, Nursery School Attack Shocks Uganda

OkayAfrica has scoured the Internet for today’s major news stories, so you don't have to. On April 2, coverage includes: new data showing government forces in Burkina Faso and Mali are responsible for more civilian deaths than jihadist groups; a deadly nursery school stabbing in Uganda that has raised urgent concerns about child safety; and more.