Africa

Ivory Coast Seeks Regional Response to Jihadist Threat

Ivory Coast is beefing up military deployment on its northern border as it casts a worried eye on burgeoning jihadist violence in the region.

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Ethiopia’s Abiy Vows to Head to War Front Amid Rebel Advance

Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed said he would head to the war front to lead soldiers battling rebels, as the conflict moves closer to Addis Ababa.

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Morocco Acquires Israeli Skylock Dome System

The Moroccan military has acquired the Skylock Dome System from Israel to bolster its defense capabilities against enemy drones.

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25 Civilians Killed in Niger’s Lawless West

Suspected jihadists killed 25 civilians in Niger in a lawless desert region near the border with Mali.

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Ugandan Capital Hit by Twin Explosions in ‘Attack’

Two explosions hit Uganda's capital Kampala, injuring a number of people in what police termed an attack on the city.

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New Carnage Leaves Dozens Dead Across Eastern DR Congo

New carnage in the troubled east of DR Congo has seen dozens killed in recent days.

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Suspected Jihadists Kill at Least 20 in Burkina Faso

Suspected jihadists killed at least 19 gendarmes and a civilian in an attack in northern Burkina Faso.

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Mozambique Launches New Force to Fight Islamist Unrest

Mozambique launched a special force of elite soldiers and police to combat an Islamist uprising that has threatened the country's lucrative natural gas projects.

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Morocco Says Keen to Turn Page on Western Sahara Conflict

Morocco wants to "turn the page definitively" on the Western Sahara conflict but without giving up its "legitimate rights" over the disputed territory, the country's foreign minister said.

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Egypt to Boost Troops in Restive Sinai After Israel Deal

Egypt is boosting troop numbers around Rafah in restive Sinai in the battle against Islamic State group militants, after striking a coordination deal with neighboring Israel.

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