Niger army suffers deadly ambush near Algerian border
An ambush by al-Qaeda-linked insurgents in northern Niger near the Algerian border killed 11 soldiers.
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Segou Festival reflects West Africa’s political shifts
Mali’s renowned Festival sur le Niger, a celebration of Malian arts and culture, took place amidst significant political shifts in West Africa.
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Burhan’s military plane crashes near Sudan’s capital, killing crew
An Antonov aircraft crashed near Wadi Seidna air base in Sudan, killing officers on board.
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France adjusts military deployment in Ivory Coast
France will maintain a military presence of 80 personnel in Ivory Coast, primarily for training purposes, despite handing over control of a military base in Abidjan.
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No obstacles to Russian naval base in Sudan: Burhan’s envoy
It comes after years of discussions with Russia seeking to expand its military presence in Africa.
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Puntland forces repel Islamic State attacks in Somalia
Islamic State militants launched attacks on military bases in Somalia’s Puntland region, using suicide car and motorbike bombs.
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South Africa strengthens Congo mission with more military support
South Africa has sent additional troops and military equipment to the Democratic Republic of Congo following the deaths of 14 South African soldiers in fighting with M23 rebels.
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Two Tanzanian soldiers killed in escalating DR Congo conflict
The Tanzanian army confirmed that two of its soldiers were killed and four others wounded in clashes with M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo, as tensions escalate in the region.
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Drone strike in Djibouti kills eight FRUD A rebels says govt
Djibouti security forces launched a drone attack near the Ethiopian border, killing eight rebels and causing civilian casualties, while Ethiopia disputes the location of the strike.
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Romanian security contractors surrender to Rwanda
Dozens of Romanian security contractors working in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surrendered to Rwandan authorities after intense fighting with M23 rebels.
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