Africa – Page 68 – The Defense Post

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17 April

25 Killed in Darfur Town as War Spreads: Monitor, Eyewitnesses

Clashes between the Sudanese army and its rival paramilitary have killed at least 25 civilians in the North Darfur town of El-Fasher, a pro-democracy lawyers committee said.

12 April

Fighters loyal to the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) prepare their ammunition.

Staff Writer With AFP

Libyan Armed Groups Clash in Capital Tripoli: Media

Clashes between powerful Libyan armed groups broke out in the capital Tripoli, sparking panic among locals celebrating the end of Ramadan, local media reported.

11 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Bomb Kills Six Niger Soldiers Prompting Air Strikes

A bomb blast has killed six Nigerien soldiers near the border with Mali, Niger's army said Thursday, adding around 10 "terrorists" were later killed in air strikes.

10 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Chinese Peacekeepers Pulling Out of DR Congo

Chinese peacekeepers with the UN stabilization mission in eastern DR Congo attended a departure ceremony as the force withdraws from the war-torn region.

8 April

Photo of African Union troops from Tanzania and Comoran troops walking down a street in Anjouan on March 25, 2008

Staff Writer With AFP

Mortar Fire Kills Three Tanzanian Soldiers in DR Congo

Mortar fire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has killed three Tanzanian soldiers who were part of a southern Africa force deployed to help government troops battling M23 rebels.

4 April

An Ezugwu Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle is seen parked. The armored vehicle is painted green, with the words "EZUGWU MRAP" painted in white in front.

Juster Domingo

Nigerian Army to Power Vehicles With Natural Gas

The Nigerian Army has signed an agreement to convert 30 of its petrol-powered vehicles to compressed natural gas-powered capabilities.

3 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Twelve Killed in Drone Attack on Key City in Sudan’s Northeast

A drone attack killed 12 people and injured 30 in Atbara in northeast Sudan, a city that had until now been spared the country's brutal warfare, a medic and witnesses said.

Mar- 2024 -

28 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Niger Says US to Submit Plan to ‘Disengage’ Troops

Niger said the US will shortly submit a proposal to "disengage" its soldiers from the country, after the regime said it was withdrawing from a 2012 cooperation deal with Washington.

28 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Mali Army Killed 13 Civilians in Drone Strikes: Amnesty

Mali's army has killed at least 13 civilians, including seven children aged between two and 17, in drone strikes in the north of the country, Amnesty said.

27 March