Africa

At Least 14 Civilians Killed in East DR Congo Militia Clashes

The bodies of 14 civilians and eight members of a notorious militia were discovered in a town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Ethiopia, Eritrea Forces Launch Tigray Offensive: Rebels

Ethiopian and Eritrean forces launched a "massive" joint offensive against the Tigray People's Liberation Front.

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50 Civilians Killed in Sweep by Malian and ‘Foreign’ Troops: UN

At least 50 civilians were killed and hundreds arrested in central Mali in April during an operation by the army and "foreign" personnel.

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Rebel Attacks Kill Over a Dozen in East DR Congo

Rebel attacks in eastern Congo this week claimed over a dozen civilian lives in the latest violence to hit the turbulent region. 

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New Air Strike Hits Capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray

The capital of northern Ethiopia's Tigray region was hit by an air strike, the latest such attack reported in just a few days.

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South Africa, Thailand Collaborate on Next-Gen Infantry Combat Vehicle

South Africa’s Paramount Group has partnered with Thailand’s Defence Technology Institute and Jatupanas to develop an infantry combat vehicle.

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Clashes in Northern Ethiopia Despite Peace Pleas

Fighting was reported in Ethiopia, despite appeals for a halt to the renewed hostilities between government forces and Tigrayan rebels.

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Burkina Says 28 Rebels and One Soldier Died in Army Ops

A soldier has been killed and 28 "terrorists neutralized" in two military operations in the north and east of Burkina Faso, the army said.

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Chad Rebels Say Kill 10 Soldiers, Govt Denies

A leading Chad rebel group said it had killed ten soldiers in the north of the country, a claim the government rejected as "fake news."

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Libya Clashes Kill 23, Spark Fears of New War

Clashes between backers of Libya's rival governments killed at least 23 people and damaged six hospitals in Tripoli.

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