Africa

Fresh Clashes in DR Congo as Rebels Dash Ceasefire Hopes

Fresh clashes between M23 rebels and soldiers erupted in DR Congo as the militia declared that it was not bound by a ceasefire agreement.

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Suspected Jihadists Storm Nigeria Prison, Free Hundreds

Suspected jihadists blasted their way into a Nigerian prison, freeing dozens of their jailed comrades and hundreds of other inmates.

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French Force in Sahel Leaves Mali in Vast Operation

The main French military base in Niger has become a hub of frantic activity for troops and equipment leaving neighboring Mali.

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Bomb Kills Two Peacekeepers in Northern Mali

Two United Nations peacekeepers were killed and five were seriously injured Tuesday when their vehicle struck a mine in northern Mali.

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Tunisia to Procure Military Training Aircraft From US

Tunisia is acquiring eight military training aircraft from the US to modernize its fleet and provide improved training to its pilots.

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Ugandan Private Kills Two Soldiers in DR Congo’s East

A Ugandan private deployed in DR Congo "inadvertently" shot two soldiers in a friendly-fire incident in the eastern city of Beni.

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Niger Says Bloody Jihadist Attack Crushed

Boko Haram fighters have killed a Niger soldier, the government said, claiming to have eliminated 11 "terrorists" during an assault by jihadists.

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27 Killed in Two Jihadist Attacks in Burkina Faso

Suspected jihadists killed at least 27 people in attacks on villages in northern Burkina Faso at the weekend, sources said.

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EU’s Takuba Anti-Terror Force Quits Junta-Controlled Mali

The French-led Takuba task force of EU special forces has officially ceased operating in Mali, France announced Friday.

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UN Peacekeepers Claim to Have Retaken CAR Town From Rebels

A UN peacekeeping force said it had expelled rebels from a town in the war-torn Central African Republic in order to "protect civilians."

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