Africa
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Jul- 2023 -6 July
Morocco to Receive Merkava Tanks From Israel
Morocco is set to receive an unspecified number of Merkava tanks from Israel as part of the African nation’s efforts to bolster its military firepower.
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6 July
15 Civilians Killed in Suspected Burkina Jihadist Attack
Around 15 civilians were killed by suspected jihadists in Burkina Faso, sparking an exodus of people fearing further bloodshed.
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4 July
Chinese Warships on ‘Port Call’ in Nigeria
Three Chinese warships are visiting Nigeria as part of growing naval cooperation between the two countries, officials said.
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2 July
Five Killed in Nigeria Jihadist Rocket Attack
Five people have been killed and 11 others injured after suspected jihadists fired a rocket-propelled grenade at a town in northeast Nigeria.
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1 July
Pullout of UN Peacekeepers From Mali Leaves Security Void
The end of the United Nations mission in Mali opens up a security vacuum in the country and wider Sahel region.
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Jun- 2023 -30 June
Drone Strikes Hit Wagner Base in Libya: Military Source
Drone strikes hit an airbase in eastern Libya used by mercenaries of the Russian paramilitary group Wagner.
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29 June
At Least 13 Mali Civilians Killed by ‘Jihadists’: Local Politicians
At least 13 civilians have been killed by suspected jihadists in chronically unstable northern Mali, elected officials who requested anonymity said.
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28 June
UN Approves Steady Drawdown of African Force From Somalia
The UN Security Council renewed the African Union force in Somalia authorization for six months but continued its drawdown in a move toward complete withdrawal.
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27 June
Destabilizing Africa: Iranian Drones Menace Morocco
With support for opponents of Morocco, Iran seeks to undermine a staunch Western ally that serves as a bedrock of stability in a troubled neighborhood.
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27 June
Battle for Key Police Base Kills at Least 14 Sudan Civilians
Sudan's army faced a multi-front challenge after losing Khartoum's main police base to paramilitaries in a battle that killed at least 14 civilians while rebels attacked troops near Ethiopia.
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