Africa
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Apr- 2024 -24 April
Leonardo to Deliver M-346 Jets to Nigerian Air Force
Leonardo has signed a deal to deliver 24 M-346 transonic jets to Nigeria, with the first batch expected to arrive by the end of 2024.
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22 April
‘Jihadists’ Kidnapped Over 110 Civilians in Mali: Sources
Suspected jihadists in central Mali are holding more than 110 civilians they abducted six days ago, local sources said.
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22 April
US Agrees to Pull Troops From Key Drone Host Niger: Officials
The US agreed to withdraw its more than 1,000 troops from Niger, upending its posture in West Africa where the country was home to a major drone base.
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19 April
Kenya Military Helicopter Crash Kills Defense Chief
Kenya's defense chief and nine other top brass died in a military helicopter crash in a remote area of the country, President William Ruto said.
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18 April
Senegal Receives Third 58 S-Class Offshore Patrol Vehicle
Piriou has delivered the third and final 58 S-class offshore patrol vehicle for the Senegalese Armed Forces.
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17 April
25 Killed in Darfur Town as War Spreads: Monitor, Eyewitnesses
Clashes between the Sudanese army and its rival paramilitary have killed at least 25 civilians in the North Darfur town of El-Fasher, a pro-democracy lawyers committee said.
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12 April
Libyan Armed Groups Clash in Capital Tripoli: Media
Clashes between powerful Libyan armed groups broke out in the capital Tripoli, sparking panic among locals celebrating the end of Ramadan, local media reported.
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11 April
Bomb Kills Six Niger Soldiers Prompting Air Strikes
A bomb blast has killed six Nigerien soldiers near the border with Mali, Niger's army said Thursday, adding around 10 "terrorists" were later killed in air strikes.
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10 April
Chinese Peacekeepers Pulling Out of DR Congo
Chinese peacekeepers with the UN stabilization mission in eastern DR Congo attended a departure ceremony as the force withdraws from the war-torn region.
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8 April
Mortar Fire Kills Three Tanzanian Soldiers in DR Congo
Mortar fire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has killed three Tanzanian soldiers who were part of a southern Africa force deployed to help government troops battling M23 rebels.
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