Africa

Libya’s Tripoli Premier Calls on Armed Groups to Align With State

Libya's UN-backed premier called on armed groups to align themselves with "state institutions" after days of deadly clashes in Tripoli.

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Mali Army Accused of Killing 20 Civilians: Rights Group

At least 20 civilians were killed and buried in mass graves after being arrested by soldiers in central Mali, local sources and rights group said.

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M23 Fighters Expel Civilians to Rwanda

M23 fighters, which took control of DR Congo's key major town of Goma, set about expelling thousands of people they say are illegals from Rwanda.

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Jihadists Kill Five Multinational Troops in Nigeria Base Raid: Sources

A jihadist raid on a military base in northeast Nigeria near the border with Cameroon killed five troops from a multinational coalition.

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Jihadists Kill Four Nigerian Troops in New Base Attack: Sources

A jihadist raid on an army base in northeast Nigeria left at least four troops dead and others taken hostage, a military source and a resident said.

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Jihadist Attack Kills ‘Several Dozen’ in Burkina Faso: Security, Local Sources

Fresh jihadist violence in Burkina Faso has killed "several dozen" soldiers and civilians in the northern town of Djibo.

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Clashes in Libyan Capital, Armed Group Leader Killed: Media

Violent clashes between rival armed groups rocked Libya, with media reporting that the leader of an armed faction was killed.

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33 Killed in Sudan Strikes Blamed on Paramilitary RSF

At least 33 people have been killed in Sudan in attacks blamed on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, at war with the army since April 2023, first responders said Saturday.

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South Africa Receives Third Inshore Patrol Vessel From Damen

Damen Shipyards Cape Town has delivered the third Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessel, SAS Adam Kok (P1573), to the South African Navy.

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Sudan Cuts Ties With UAE After Paramilitary Drone Strikes on Port Sudan

Sudan's army-aligned government on Tuesday severed diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates, accusing the Gulf state of supplying weapons used by the rival paramilitaries to strike its de facto capital.

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