Africa
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Aug- 2023 -7 August
Niger Closes Airspace Over ‘Threat of Intervention’ as Junta Defies Deadline
Niger closed its airspace due to the "threat of intervention" as the junta defied a deadline from ECOWAS to reinstate the democratically elected president or face possible military action.
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6 August
UAE Sends Military Vehicles to Chad
The UAE has sent military vehicles and other security gear to Chad in support of anti-"terrorism" efforts and border protection.
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5 August
Ethiopia Declares ‘State of Emergency’ Over Amhara Violence
Ethiopia declared a six-month "state of emergency" as violent clashes escalate between the national army and local fighters.
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4 August
Jihadists Attack Mali Army Convoy, Toll Feared High
Jihadists attacked Malian troops escorting trucks heading to neighboring Niger, with the toll feared to be high, security sources and a local official said.
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2 August
W.Africa Bloc Says Military Intervention in Niger ‘Last Resort’
The West African bloc ECOWAS said intervening militarily in Niger to restore the elected president following a coup is a "last resort."
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1 August
Armed Men Kill 13 Villagers in Central African Republic
Gunmen have shot dead 13 civilians in an attack on a remote village in troubled Central African Republic, local officials said.
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Jul- 2023 -31 July
Niger Putschists Accuse France of Wanting to ‘Intervene Militarily’
Niger's new junta accused former colonial ruler France of wanting to "intervene militarily" to reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum.
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28 July
‘Instructors’ From Wagner-Linked Group Arrive in C.Africa
A Russian private security company affiliated with Wagner said a new rotation of its "instructors" have arrived in Central Africa.
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28 July
UN Eases Arms Embargo on Central African Republic
The UN Security Council relaxed the arms embargo on the Central African Republic, allowing weaponry to flow to government forces.
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27 July
Jihadists Kill 32 in Northeast Nigeria Attacks
Suspected Islamic State-affiliated jihadists have killed 32 people in two attacks in northeast Nigeria's Borno state, anti-jihadist militia said.
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