Africa

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Tigrayan rebels announced they have withdrawn from two regions in northern Ethiopia and retreated to their Tigray stronghold.

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15 Civilians Killed in Fresh CAR Rebel Attacks : UN

At least 15 civilians have been killed in the latest attacks by armed groups in the volatile Central African Republic.

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Uganda, DRC Claim 35 Rebels Held in Fighting

The Democratic Republic of Congo army and its Ugandan allies said they had destroyed rebel "strongholds" in the country's restive east.

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Germany Considers Relocating Soldiers in Mali Mission

Germany would not rule out transferring its military mission in Mali to another country if the danger is too great.

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IS Plot in Morocco Foiled With US Help: Officials

Moroccan security forces with US support have foiled a suspected bomb plot by Islamic State and arrested an alleged supporter of the outlawed organization.

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