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7 December

President of Burkina Faso Ibrahim Traoré

Burkina Faso Junta Chief Dissolves Government

Burkina Faso's ruling military leader on Friday dismissed the country's prime minister and dissolved the government, according to a presidential decree transmitted to AFP.

5 December

M23 fighters in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Staff Writer With AFP

Clashes Escalate in East DR Congo Despite Ceasefire

Fighting has intensified over the last four days between Rwanda-backed rebels and the Congolese army in eastern DR Congo despite a ceasefire.

5 December

Giulia Bernacchi

Mali Receives Turkish Akinci Drones to Fight Armed Groups

Mali has acquired Turkish-made Akinci drones to bolster its army’s capabilities in the fight against armed groups.

4 December

Ukrainian serviceman with Javelin anti-tank missileing a military parade

Joe Saballa

US Approves $108M Javelin Missile Sale to Tunisia

The US is enhancing Tunisia’s anti-tank capabilities with the approval of a $108-million foreign military sale for FGM-148F Javelin missiles.

2 December

Inder Singh Bisht

US Spy Plane Violates Uganda, DRC Air Spaces

An alleged US spy plane breached the airspaces of Uganda and Democratic Republic of the Congo last month, according to Ugandan media.

1 December

South Sudanese civilians flee fighting in the northeastern town of Malakal, where gunmen opened fire on people sheltering inside a United Nations base

Staff Writer With AFP

UN Aid Chief Calls for Urgent Action on War-Torn Sudan

The UN humanitarian chief has called for immediate international action to address the Sudanese crisis for millions displaced by the conflict.

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29 November

Staff Writer With AFP

Chad Says Ending Military Cooperation With France

Chad announced that it was ending military cooperation with former colonial power France hours after a visit by French Foreign Minister.

28 November

New recruits for the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) perform a drill during a medal presentation demonstration in Berengo on August 4, 2018

Staff Writer With AFP

Ten Killed in Brutal Attack in Central African Republic

Ten people were killed after being seized from motorcycle taxis in war-torn Central African Republic, with a local official blaming "thugs" for the attack.

26 November