Africa

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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Europe Builds Up Mali Force as France Draws Down Troops

France's military camps in Mali are going quiet as Paris winds down its security presence in the restive West African country.

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US Warns Mali on Accepting Russia’s Wagner Mercenaries

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Mali's military rulers not to accept Russia's Wagner mercenaries.

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Armed With Drones, Turkey Explores African Arms Sales

Armed with battle-tested drones, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been deepening defense ties with African countries.

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Gunmen Kill Eight at Nigeria Village Market: Residents

Suspected criminal gang members in central Nigeria's Plateau state attacked a village during market day killing at least eight people.

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French Soldiers Lower Flag After Years in Mali’s Timbuktu

French troops are leaving their base in Timbuktu, raising questions about the future of jihadist activity in the Sahel state. 

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Burkina Faso and Niger Say Joint Operation Killed 100 ‘Terrorists’

The armies of Burkina Faso and Niger said they had killed around 100 "terrorists" in a joint military operation against jihadists.

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Seven UN Peacekeepers Killed in Central Mali Blast

Seven United Nations peacekeepers were killed when a logistical convoy struck an explosive device in central Mali.

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