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Soldiers pursue the attackers, and are reported to have clashed with them near the border with Mali.

Egyptian club El Qanah announce that one of their players, Ibrahim Konsha, died at the hands of Islamist militants whilst on national service.

The forces are reported to have been looking for the militants' hideout when they came under attack.

The UK government, an array of campaign groups and the Zimbabwe opposition express dismay.

More than 50 people are also still missing after last Saturday's huge truck bombing, officials say.