Africa

‘Dozens’ of Civilians Killed in Niger Airstrikes: Witnesses

Dozens of civilians were killed this week after Nigerien airstrikes against jihadists near the country's western border with Mali.

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Strike on Market in Sudan’s El-Fasher Kills 15 People

A drone strike on a market in Sudan's besieged city of El-Fasher killed 15 people, a medical worker at the local hospital said.

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Chad Signs Peace Deal With ‘Last’ Gold Region Militia

Chad's government has struck a peace deal with an armed group in the north of the country, ending years of conflict over gold deposits.

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Clashes in DR Congo Despite Peace Efforts

Intense clashes between anti-government M23 fighters and armed forces have taken place in DR Congo, including over a gold mining town.

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Civilians Beheaded in New Attack on Mozambique Port Town

Insurgents linked to the Islamic State group attacked a key Mozambique port town near a major international gas hub.

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France Halts Counter-Terror Ties With Mali, Expels Diplomats

Paris has suspended counter-terrorism cooperation with Mali and ordered diplomats to leave after the arrest of a French envoy in Bamako.

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Arab Countries Revisit ‘NATO-Style’ Security Force Proposal by Egypt

Arab League member countries are reportedly reconsidering a “NATO-style” collective security force in the region first proposed by Egypt in 2015, insider sources have informed The National. 

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Libya Gov’t Reaches Agreement With Armed Group to End Tripoli Tensions

Libya's UN-recognized government based in Tripoli has reached a preliminary accord with a powerful armed group to end months of tensions that have flared into occasional violence, a government adviser and local media said Saturday.

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Suspected Jihadists Kill Soldiers in Niger: Sources

Suspected jihadists have killed at least 20 soldiers in a series of attacks in western Niger this week, sources said.

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IS-Linked Fighters Kill 71 in DR Congo Attack

Fighters linked to the Islamic State group killed 71 people in an overnight attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo's east, local and security sources said Tuesday.

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