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20 October

Iraqi Strikes Killed Senior Islamic State Leader: US

Iraqi air strikes killed a senior Islamic State leader and three other militants, the US military announced, saying intel from the international anti-jihadist coalition enabled the strikes.

17 October

Africa

A security officer gestures as he and colleagues patrol at the the site of explosions in Mogadishu

Staff Writer With AFP

Somalia Suicide Attack Kills Seven Near Police Academy

A suicide bomber blew himself up near a police academy in the Somali capital Mogadishu, killing at least seven people including civilians, police said.

8 October

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Burkina Market Attack Kills at Least 10 Civilians

Suspected jihadists killed at least 10 civilians at the weekend at a market in the north of Burkina Faso, security officials and locals said.

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30 September

Middle East

US Army Maj. Gen. visits with an Iraqi soldier at a tactical assembly area in northern Iraq prior to the start of the Mosul offensive

Staff Writer With AFP

Anti-Jihadist Coalition Mission in Iraq Ending in 2025

The international coalition against the Islamic State jihadist group will end its decade-long military mission in Iraq within a year.

24 September

Africa

Charlie Werb

Bamako Breached: JNIM’s Capital Strike Signals Dangerous New Chapter for Mali

JNIM's successful attack on Mali's capital Bamako highlights the junta's inability to effectively counter the growing threat of militant groups.

18 September

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Al-Qaeda-Linked Jihadist Group Claims Rare Attack on Mali Capital

An Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group claimed responsibility for a deadly attack in Mali's capital that saw them temporarily take control of part of the international airport.

5 September

Middle East