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Africa
Nigeria: Soldier, 10 Islamic State insurgents killed in Baga, MNJTF says
One soldier was killed in an ISWAP attack in Baga in the Lake Chad area of Nigeria's Borno state that also saw 10 insurgents killed
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Africa
Suicide car bomb targets French military base in Gao, Mali
An apparent suicide car bomb exploded at the entrance to a French military base in the central Mali town of Gao
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Middle East
UK seeks to form Europe-led Gulf maritime protection force
The UK is prepared to form a Europe-led maritime protection force in the Gulf, foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt said as tensions increase with Iran
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Africa
Mali: UK to deploy 250 troops to MINUSMA for long-range reconnaissance missions
The UK will in 2020 deploy 250 military personnel to MINUSMA, the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali, providing a long-range reconnaissance capability
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Africa
Mali: ‘Terrorists’ killed in French airstrike near Niger border
Aircraft attached to the France-led Operation Barkhane in the Sahel struck "terrorists" in Mali near the border with Niger, killing nine, the armed forces said
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Africa
Nigeria: Islamic State fighters attack Jakana military base after deadly ambush
Islamic State militants attacked a military base in Jakana town in Nigeria's Borno state after killing six soldiers in an ambush on their vehicle nearby
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Technology
UK Royal Navy and Marines test Thales’ Lightweight Multirole Missile
The UK Royal Navy and Royal Marines tested Thales' Lightweight Multirole Missile – also known as Martlet – against speedboats and drones
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Africa
EU pledges €138 million more to support G5 Sahel Joint Force
The EU is to give €138 million more to support the G5 Sahel Joint Force, including its police component, a joint statement said
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Africa
UK extends helicopter deployment to France-led Operation Barkhane in the Sahel
The British military deployment to the France-led counter-terrorism Operation Barkhane in the Sahel region will be extended, UK Prime Minister Theresa May said
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Africa
Islamic State claims ISWAP repelled Nigeria military in Damboa LGA
ISIS claimed ISWAP fighters fought off a Nigerian military assault in the Damboa area of Borno state
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