Africa

Libya Fighters Battle Chad Rebels on Border: Report

Forces loyal to eastern Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar carried out an operation against a Chadian armed opposition group along Libya's southern border.

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Nigeria Recaptures 108 Inmates After Prison Outbreak

At least 108 out of 240 inmates who escaped from a prison in central Nigeria have been recaptured.

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480 Civilians Killed in Burkina Attacks Since May: NGO

At least 480 civilians were killed in jihadist attacks in Burkina Faso between May and August. 

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Gunmen Free 240 Inmates From Nigerian Prison

Heavily armed gunmen stormed a jail in Nigeria's central Kogi state, freeing scores of inmates. 

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At Least Three Gendarmes Killed in Burkina Faso

Suspected jihadists killed at least three gendarmes in eastern Burkina Faso and several more officers are missing.

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UN Chief Calls for ‘Dialogue’ With the Taliban, Fears for the Sahel

UN chief Antonio Guterres expressed fears that the hardline Islamists' return to power in Afghanistan could embolden jihadists in the Sahel.

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125 Villagers Massacred in Ethiopia’s Amhara: Doctors

At least 125 villagers were massacred in Ethiopia's Amhara region earlier this month.

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Burkina Faso, Mali Agree Joint Force Against Jihadists

Burkina Faso and Mali agreed to mount joint military operations against jihadist groups who have ravaged Africa's Sahel region.

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Libya Says Senior IS Figure Embarak al-Khazimi Arrested

Libyan authorities said that government forces have arrested Embarak al-Khazimi, a senior Islamic State group figure.

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At Least 30 Dead in Weekend DR Congo Attack

At least 30 people were killed in a weekend attack in the restive northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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