Somali forces repulse bombing in Puntland
Somali security forces successfully repelled a suicide attack by Islamic State militants on a military base in Puntland, northeastern Somalia.
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Two Nigerian soldiers killed in clash with IPOB militants
Two Nigerian soldiers were killed in a clash with suspected members of the armed wing of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Imo State, southeastern Nigeria.
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New arms race looms as Russia ends missile moratorium
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced that Russia will end its moratorium on the deployment of intermediate-range missiles, citing US deployments as the reason.
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Faya-Largeau base transferred to Chad as France departs
Chad has taken control of the Faya-Largeau base as French troops begin their withdrawal from the country.
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Mozambique unrest disrupts South Africa gas supply
Sasol has reduced natural gas production in Mozambique due to widespread unrest following the disputed presidential election, impacting gas supply to South Africa.
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Ethiopian, Somali intel chiefs meet to strengthen ties
The meeting coincided with the arrival of a Somali delegation led by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
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Deadly clashes in Somalia despite deal with Ethiopia
Somalia accuses Ethiopia of attacking its troops, while Ethiopian forces intervened in a local conflict.
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Cairo joins AU Somalia peacekeeping force
Egypt has announced its decision to join the new African Union peacekeeping force in Somalia.
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South Africa and Mozambique work to mitigate trade disruptions
Mozambique has pledged to increase security measures along its border with South Africa to mitigate the impact of ongoing political protests on crucial trade routes.
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M23 rebels gain ground in DR Congo as peace talks collapse
Fighting has resumed in eastern DR Congo between the Congolese army and M23 rebels, despite a recent attempt at a peace summit.
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