Africa

Morocco Eyes US Army’s HADES System as Next Spy Plane

Morocco is assessing a potential acquisition of the US Army’s High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System.

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Scores Killed in Airstrikes in NE Nigeria: Locals Amnesty

Dozens of people died in airstrikes in Nigeria as military aircraft hunted Boko Haram jihadists, Amnesty International said Sunday.

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Over 20 Villagers Killed by ‘Bandits’ in Nigeria

Twenty-one people were killed in clashes with "bandits" in northern Nigeria's Zamfara state after villagers refused to pay them money.

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Jihadists Kill Top Nigerian General in Attack on Base

Jihadists killed an army general and several troops in an attack on a military base in northeast Nigeria, government sources said.

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Nigeria Moves Toward Regional Leadership in Military Industry With New Deal

State-owned Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria has signed a memorandum of understanding with EIB Group to expand the country’s defense manufacturing capabilities.

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Drone Strike Kills 12, Including Children, in Sudan’s Darfur: Medical Source

A drone strike on the paramilitary-controlled town of Kutum in Sudan's North Darfur state has killed 12 civilians, including six children.

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Nigeria Village Attack Death Toll Rises to 50: Humanitarian Sources

Armed men killed 50 people in a village in Niger state in northwestern Nigeria earlier this week, humanitarian sources.

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Ethiopia Army Base Used to Support Sudan Paramilitary: Report

An Ethiopian military base near the Sudan is providing support to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, a report by Yale University said.

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At Least 16 Cameroonians Reported Dead Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Russia has confirmed the deaths of 16 Cameroonian nationals fighting with its army in the invasion of Ukraine, Cameroon's government said.

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Nigerian Military Rescues 31 Worshippers Kidnapped During Easter Church Masses

The Nigerian military rescued 31 worshippers seized from Easter celebrations in the Kaduna state, though at least five others were killed.

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