Africa
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Jan- 2026 -21 January
Congolese Army Retakes Strategic DRC City After M23 Withdrawal
The Congolese army said Monday it had retaken control of the strategic city of Uvira after the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group withdrew.
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21 January
Ethiopia Kills Some 40 Allies in Amhara Drone Strike: Local Sources
Ethiopian forces killed around 40 fighters on their own side in a drone strike in the insurgency-hit Amhara region on January 15.
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20 January
Sudan Paramilitary Forces Say Regret Deadly Chad Border Clash
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces expressed regret on Monday over what they described as "unintentional" clashes with Chadian troops along the border, after Chad said seven of its soldiers were killed in the incident.
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16 January
Chad Says Seven Soldiers Killed in Clash at Sudanese Border
Chad said Friday seven of its soldiers had been killed in a clash at the Sudanese border, with an official blaming the Rapid Support Forces.
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15 January
Clashes Between Chadian Army, Rebels Kill Six
Clashes between the Chadian army and the MPRD rebel group have killed at least six people in the country's south, both sides said Wednesday.
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13 January
Sudan Paramilitary Strike on Southeastern City Kills 27
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched drones at an army base in the southeastern city of Sinja on Monday, killing 27 people.
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12 January
Pakistan to Sign $1.5B Arms Sale With Sudan
Pakistan is set to finalize a $1.5-billion deal to supply weapons, aircraft, and drones to Sudan, a move that could bolster the African country in its war against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
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12 January
US and Morocco Gear Up for AI-Driven Military Exercises in Africa
The US and Morocco will test artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced digital systems during the upcoming African Lion 2026 exercises.
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6 January
Morocco Starts Deployment of Israeli Barak MX Defense System
Morocco has activated its Barak MX air and missile defense system purchased as part of a foreign military sale with Tel Aviv in 2022, according to Israeli media.
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6 January
Drone Strike Kills 10, Including 7 Children, in Sudan’s El-Obeid: Medical Source
A drone strike on the Sudanese city of El-Obeid killed 10 people, including seven children, a medical source said.
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