Africa
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May- 2026 -2 May
At Least 11 Civilians Killed by Jihadists in Burkina: Locals
At least 11 civilians, mostly volunteer militia fighters aiding the army, have been killed by jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, locals and security officials told AFP on Thursday.
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1 May
Cameroon Soldiers Kill 14 People: Defense Ministry
The Cameroonian armed forces killed 14 people it called "terrorists," in the country's volatile northwest, the defense ministry said.
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1 May
Mali Jihadists Begin Bamako Blockade: Sources
Jihadists in troubled Mali began a road blockade on the capital Bamako on Thursday, following up on weekend attacks alongside mainly Tuareg separatists against the ruling junta's positions, AFP learned from security and transport sources.
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Apr- 2026 -29 April
Nigeria Expands Domestic Defense Tech With New Drone Systems
Terra Industries has unveiled interceptor drones and battlefield systems as Nigeria steps up efforts to build a domestic defense industry.
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29 April
At Least 23 Killed in Mali’s Kati: Hospital Source
The death toll from a jihadist-separatist attack on Kati, near the capital Bamako, at the weekend has risen to at least 23, a hospital source told AFP on Tuesday.
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28 April
US Approves $95M Tunisia Border Security Upgrade Deal
The US has approved a $95-million package to upgrade Tunisia’s border security systems with surveillance, detection, and response equipment.
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28 April
Sudan Army Strike on Darfur Camp Kills 6: Rights Group
A Sudanese army strike on a displaced persons camp in the western Darfur region killed six civilians and wounded dozens more on Monday, a rights group said.
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28 April
Ghana Military Convoy Attacked, Three Civilians Killed
A military-escorted civilian convoy in northern Ghana was attacked on Monday, leaving three civilians dead and one injured, the Ghana Armed Forces said.
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27 April
Leonardo Aims to Revive Morocco Ties With M-346 Jet Trainer Push
Italy's Leonardo is stepping up efforts to secure a training aircraft contract in Morocco, with the M-346 Master now at the center of its campaign to regain ground in a competitive procurement process.
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27 April
Drone Attack Hits Sudan Aid Truck: UN
A drone attack hit an aid truck in Sudan's North Darfur state, destroying all the supplies on board, the UN refugee agency said on Sunday, without identifying who was responsible.
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