Africa

Suspected Jihadist Attacks Kill 9 in Burkina Faso

Attacks by suspected jihadists have killed nine people, mostly civilians, in Burkina Faso's troubled north, security sources said.

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Islamic State Jihadists Seize Talataye in Northern Mali

Jihadists affiliated to the Islamic State group have seized Talataye in northern Mali after bitter fighting with local rebels and rival militants linked to Al-Qaeda, several sources said.

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Germany Resumes UN-Led Reconnaissance Patrols in Mali

Germany has resumed reconnaissance patrols in eastern Mali as part of a UN peacekeeping mission, the military said.

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Morocco Receives Caesar Artillery From France

The Royal Moroccan Army has taken delivery of its first batch of 36 Caesar artillery weapons from French manufacturer Nexter Systems.

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35 Civilians Killed in IED Blast in Burkina Faso

At least 35 civilians were killed and 37 wounded when an IED blast struck a convoy carrying supplies in Burkina Faso's jihadist-hit north.

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Scores of Nigeria Jihadists Drown Fleeing Air Strikes: Sources

Scores of Boko Haram jihadists have drowned in a river in northeast Nigeria while fleeing from ground and aerial attacks from Nigerian troops.

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Mali Agrees to Strengthen Military Ties With Burkina

The leaders of Mali and Burkina Faso's juntas have agreed to strengthen their military partnership in a meeting in Bamako.

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Tunisian Army Says It Kills 3 IS-Linked Jihadists

The Tunisian army said it had killed three jihadists linked to the Islamic State group during an operation in the country's west.

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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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