Africa
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Jan- 2026 -23 January
Somali Forces Retake Island Overrun by Al-Shabaab Militants
Regional forces in Somalia said they had taken back control of a strategic island on Thursday, a day after it was overrun by heavily armed Al-Shabab militants.
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22 January
Al-Shabaab Militants Attack Strategic Somali Island
Heavily armed Al-Shabaab militants attacked a strategic island in southern Somalia on Wednesday, clashing with state paramilitary forces stationed in the semi-autonomous Jubaland region, officials and the Islamist group said.
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22 January
Jihadist Attack Kills 11 Police in Burkina Faso
At least 11 police officers were killed in a weekend attack by jihadists in eastern Burkina Faso, security sources told AFP on Wednesday.
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21 January
Congolese Army Retakes Strategic DRC City After M23 Withdrawal
The Congolese army said Monday it had retaken control of the strategic city of Uvira after the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group withdrew.
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21 January
Ethiopia Kills Some 40 Allies in Amhara Drone Strike: Local Sources
Ethiopian forces killed around 40 fighters on their own side in a drone strike in the insurgency-hit Amhara region on January 15.
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20 January
Sudan Paramilitary Forces Say Regret Deadly Chad Border Clash
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces expressed regret on Monday over what they described as "unintentional" clashes with Chadian troops along the border, after Chad said seven of its soldiers were killed in the incident.
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16 January
Chad Says Seven Soldiers Killed in Clash at Sudanese Border
Chad said Friday seven of its soldiers had been killed in a clash at the Sudanese border, with an official blaming the Rapid Support Forces.
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15 January
Clashes Between Chadian Army, Rebels Kill Six
Clashes between the Chadian army and the MPRD rebel group have killed at least six people in the country's south, both sides said Wednesday.
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13 January
Sudan Paramilitary Strike on Southeastern City Kills 27
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched drones at an army base in the southeastern city of Sinja on Monday, killing 27 people.
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12 January
Pakistan to Sign $1.5B Arms Sale With Sudan
Pakistan is set to finalize a $1.5-billion deal to supply weapons, aircraft, and drones to Sudan, a move that could bolster the African country in its war against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
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