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Africa
Mali: UK to deploy 250 troops to MINUSMA for long-range reconnaissance missions
The UK will in 2020 deploy 250 military personnel to MINUSMA, the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali, providing a long-range reconnaissance capability
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Africa
Mali: ‘Terrorists’ killed in French airstrike near Niger border
Aircraft attached to the France-led Operation Barkhane in the Sahel struck "terrorists" in Mali near the border with Niger, killing nine, the armed forces said
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Africa
Nigeria: Islamic State fighters attack Jakana military base after deadly ambush
Islamic State militants attacked a military base in Jakana town in Nigeria's Borno state after killing six soldiers in an ambush on their vehicle nearby
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Technology
UK Royal Navy and Marines test Thales’ Lightweight Multirole Missile
The UK Royal Navy and Royal Marines tested Thales' Lightweight Multirole Missile – also known as Martlet – against speedboats and drones
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Africa
EU pledges €138 million more to support G5 Sahel Joint Force
The EU is to give €138 million more to support the G5 Sahel Joint Force, including its police component, a joint statement said
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Africa
UK extends helicopter deployment to France-led Operation Barkhane in the Sahel
The British military deployment to the France-led counter-terrorism Operation Barkhane in the Sahel region will be extended, UK Prime Minister Theresa May said
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Africa
Islamic State claims ISWAP repelled Nigeria military in Damboa LGA
ISIS claimed ISWAP fighters fought off a Nigerian military assault in the Damboa area of Borno state
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Europe
Islamic State claims killing of Chechnya police officer in grenade and knife attack
ISIS claimed one of its Caucasus Province fighters killed a police officer in the Achkhoi-Martanovsky district Chechnya, days after an ISIS-claimed attack in Grozny
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Africa
Nigeria: Chad soldier killed in MNJTF counter-ISWAP operation in Baga area
At least one Chadian was killed and 12 other soldiers injured in Nigeria during a MNJTF operation against Islamic State fighters in the Baga area of Borno state
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Africa
France-led cross-border Operation Aconit kills 18 more Islamic State fighters in Niger
Niger's defense minister said 18 Islamic State fighters were killed near the Mali border in the joint Operation Aconit involving US, French, Nigerien and Malian troops
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