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Seven Troops, 11 ‘Terrorists’ Killed in Niger Ahead of Vote

Seven troops and 11 suspected jihadists have died in clashes in a troubled western region of Niger ahead of elections this weekend, the defense ministry said.

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Three Years on, G5 Sahel Force Struggles With Mission

Three years after its launch, a lack of equipment, funds, and training have left the so-called G5 Sahel struggling for credibility and still dependent on France.

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Illegal Gold Mining Funding Armed Groups in Sahel: Interpol

Illegal gold mining in the Sahel, in addition to being a source of funding for armed groups, is also being used as a recruitment ground.

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At Least 27 Killed in Niger in Boko Haram Attack

Jihadists from the Boko Haram group killed at least 27 people in an attack of "unprecedented savagery" in southeast Niger, local officials said on Sunday.

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UK Sends 300 Troops to Mali on UN Peacekeeping Mission

Britain is deploying 300 troops to the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali to help strengthen security and human rights there, its defense ministry said Thursday.

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G5 Sahel Chief Cautions Against Early French Troop Cut

The head of a five-nation force in the Sahel has warned against any early move by France to scale back its anti-jihadist mission in the troubled region.

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Niger Wants to Double Size of Army to Fight Jihadists: Minister

Niger's army, locked in a battle with jihadist groups in several regions, should double in size to "at least 50,000" soldiers in the next five years, Defense Minister Issoufou Katambe has told parliament.

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Mali, Foreign Military Bases Attacked in North

Malian and foreign military bases in three Mali towns came under attack from mortars and rockets on Monday in the north of the country, military sources said.

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Four Chadian Soldiers Killed in Lake Chad Blast

Four soldiers deployed to Lake Chad were killed when a mine set by jihadists blew up their boat, Chadian sources said on Wednesday.

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French Forces Kill Jihadist Commander Ba Ag Moussa in Mali

France announced its anti-jihadist force in Mali had killed Ba Ag Moussa, the military commander of the Al-Qaeda-aligned Group to Support Islam and Muslims linked to attacks in the region.

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