Africa

Morocco Receives First Turkish Bayraktar Akinci Drones

Morocco has received its first batch of Bayraktar Akinci drones from Turkey, as part of an agreement reportedly signed in 2023.

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At Least 80 Killed in Southern Sudan Violence: UN

The UN warned that two southern Sudan states were "on the brink of catastrophe" after eruption of violence killed 80 people in one city.

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Sudan Army Says Retakes Key Southern City From Paramilitaries

The Sudanese army had retaken a key city in the southern state of North Kordofan from rival paramilitaries, who had held it since May 2023.

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Mozambique Launches Military Operation After New ‘Jihadist’ Attack

Mozambique's military said it had launched an operation in the country's north following a new attack blamed on jihadist militants.

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M23 Rebels in DR Congo Using Advanced Weapons Similar to Israel’s: Ex-General

The M23 rebels in DR Congo appear to be using advanced weaponry similar to those used by the Israeli military, according to a retired South African general.

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Paramilitary Attacks Displace Thousands in Sudan’s North Darfur

Thousands fled Sudan's North Darfur state over two days amid intensified attacks by paramilitaries, United Nations migration agency said.

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Turkey, Morocco Begin Expanded Arms Collaboration

Morocco has deepened its weapons cooperation with Turkey in a bid to modernize its military arsenal and strengthen defense capabilities.

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Clashes Kill 17 in DR Congo’s Goma as Pro-Rwandan Forces Enter City

Clashes in Goma have killed at least 17 people as the Congolese military fought to hold off M23 forces backed by the Rwandan army.

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Sahel Countries to Create Joint Anti-Jihadist Force

Three junta-ruled countries in Africa's Sahel region will join forces to create a 5,000-strong unit to fight the jihadist violence that has for years plagued the nations, officials said on Tuesday.

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Power Outages in Sudan After Drone Attack on Major Dam

The seat of Sudan's army-aligned government was without power on Monday, AFP correspondents said, after a drone attack blamed on paramilitaries hit a major hydroelectric dam in the war-torn country's north.

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