Africa

Death Toll From Fighting in Sudan’s Darfur Rises to 56: Un

At least 56 people have been killed in four days of violence in Sudan's West Darfur region, the United Nations said Tuesday, reporting gunfire in the city of El Geneina.

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Several Dozen Jihadists, Including Commander, Killed in Mali: UN

More than 40 jihadists, including a senior commander, were killed last week after they attacked United Nations peacekeepers in northern Mali, MINUSMA said.

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Mozambique Army Says ‘Significant’ Number of Militants Killed in Palma Battle

Mozambique's military said a "significant" number of militants had been killed during a battle over a key northern town and gas hub captured by the Islamic State last month.

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Jihadist Suspect Blows Herself, Child up in Tunisia: Ministry

A suspected foreign jihadist blew herself and her little girl up with an explosives belt as security forces closed in in mountains of central Tunisia, the interior ministry said Friday.

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France Defends Army’s ‘Honor’ After UN Says Mali Civilians Killed

France's defense minister said she would not allow the honor of French forces to be "sullied," two days after the UN said a French strike killed 19 civilians in Mali. 

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Libya Authorities Release 120 Captured Pro-Haftar Fighters

Authorities in western Libya released 120 fighters from a rival eastern force on Wednesday, the latest move towards reconciliation in a UN-backed peace process aimed at ending years of violence.

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Suspected ADF Militia Kill 25 in New Eastern DR Congo Massacre

Suspected ADF militia fighters have killed 25 people in a new massacre in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a senior local official said.

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French Strike in Mali Killed 19 Civilians in January: UN

A French air strike killed 19 civilians in Mali in January, a UN report said, prompting a strong denial from France.

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Niger Leader Calls France’s Sahel Force ‘Relative Failure’

Niger's president called France's anti-jihadist force in West Africa a "relative failure" despite years of efforts, and said a partial troop drawdown would have only a limited impact.

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Mozambique Town Deserted as Islamic State Group Claims Control

The United States vowed to support Mozambique after a prolonged deadly assault on the key northern town of Palma by Islamic State-linked militants waging an escalating insurgency.

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