Africa

Eleven Troops Hurt, 29 ‘Terrorists’ Neutralized in Burkina: Army

Eleven soldiers were wounded and 29 "terrorists" neutralized in a weekend attack on security forces in Burkina Faso's troubled northwest.

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Morocco Considering Purchase of Israel Barak 8 Missiles: Report

The Moroccan government is reportedly considering purchasing the Barak 8 missile system from Israel Aerospace Industries.

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Four Soldiers Killed in Mali Attack: Army

Four Malian soldiers were killed and around a dozen others were wounded in a jihadist attack in the west of the country.

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Sudan Gunmen Loot UN Food Aid Warehouse in Darfur

Sudanese gunmen have looted a World Food Programme warehouse containing about 1,900 tonnes of food aid in Darfur.

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Death Toll From DR Congo Suicide Attack up to 7

The death toll from the suicide attack in Beni, on the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern border with Uganda, has risen to seven.

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Suspected Jihadists Kill 41 in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso began two days of mourning on Sunday after 41 people died in the latest attack by suspected jihadists in the troubled north.

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Nigeria Air Strikes ‘Kill More Than 100 Jihadists’

More than 100 jihadist fighters were killed in air strikes by the Nigerian military last week, security sources and residents said.

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Morocco Opens First Military Base With Chinese Air Defense

Morocco has formally inaugurated its first military base with a Chinese long-range air defense system near the town of Sidi Yahia el Gharb.

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Mozambique Says Troops Killed 10 Rebels

Mozambican soldiers backed by regional forces stormed a rebel base and shot dead 10 insurgents in the country's troubled north.

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Ethiopia’s Rebels Announce Retreat to Tigray

Tigrayan rebels announced they have withdrawn from two regions in northern Ethiopia and retreated to their Tigray stronghold.

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