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19 February

Islamic State supporters hold up the caliphate's flag

IS Claims Killing of 4 Tunisia Soldiers, Beheading: SITE

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the February 3 killing of four soldiers in a rugged region of central Tunisia, SITE Intelligence Group reported.

18 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Eight Killed in Attack in Northern Burkina Faso

At least eight people were killed on Thursday near Burkina Faso's northern border with Niger, an area notorious for jihadist attacks, a security source and local official said.

18 February

Forces loyal to Libya Government of National Accord.

Staff Writer With AFP

Child Killed, 29 Wounded in Libya Mortar Attack: UN

The United Nations condemned a suspected "targeted mortar attack" in southern Libya that it said killed a child and wounded 29 people.

17 February

Nigerian soldiers traveling on the back of a pick-up truck.

Staff Writer With AFP

Gunmen Kidnap ‘Hundreds’ of Schoolboys in Central Nigeria

Gunmen believed to belong to a criminal gang stormed a school in central Nigeria, killing one student and kidnapping hundreds of others along with some teachers, sources said Wednesday.

17 February

French and Estonian troops train in Mali

Staff Writer With AFP

France Maintains Sahel Force to ‘Decapitate’ Al-Qaeda Groups

President Macron pledged to keep French troops in the Sahel region of western Africa, to help "decapitate" Al-Qaeda-linked insurgent groups that local governments are struggling to hold back.

16 February

A Democratic Republic of Congo soldier is seen on patrol in the village of Manzalaho, near Beni, Feb. 18, 2020, following an alleged attack by members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel group.

Staff Writer With AFP

At Least 10 Killed in Fresh DR Congo Attack, ADF Blamed

Suspected members of the Allied Democratic Forces militia killed at least 10 people in eastern DR Congo overnight, sources said Tuesday.

16 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Chad to Send Troops to Sahel Jihadist Flashpoint

Chad will send 1,200 troops to combat jihadists in a flashpoint Sahel border zone as France looks to reduce its longstanding military presence in the region.

15 February

Staff Writer With AFP

France to Meet Sahel Leaders as It Mulls Troop Drawdown

France and five allies gather on Monday to discuss the Sahel's jihadist insurgency, with Paris looking for support enabling it to cut French troop numbers in the strife-torn region.

15 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Two Malian Soldiers Killed in Highway Blast

Two Malian soldiers were killed on Sunday in the violence-torn center of the country when their vehicle hit a bomb placed by jihadists, Malian officials said.

12 February