Africa

Mali troops killed in complex ‘terrorist’ attack between Douentza and Sevare

Seven military personnel were killed in a "complex attack" in central Mali's violence-torn Mopti region, FAMa said

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Sudan closes borders with Libya and CAR citing security concerns

Sudan ordered the closure of its borders with Libya and Central African Republic over security concerns, the country's ruling body announced

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ISIS claims ISWAP killed 14 Nigerian soldiers and captured 2 in Gubio ambush

ISIS claimed ISWAP affiliate killed a dozen Nigerian Army soldiers and abducted two other when they ambushed a military convoy in Borno

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Did a PMC Wagner employee leave a trail of personal belongings in Libya?

A video on Russian social media channels appears to show the personal belongings of a PMC Wagner contractor fighting for Khalifa Haftar in Libya

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French soldiers deployed to Mali use 3D printers to make spare parts

French soldiers deployed to Operation Barkhane in the Sahel have been experimenting with 3D printers to make spare parts at their base in Mali

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US strikes ISIS in Libya for second time in a week

The US carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS affiliates near Murzuq in southwest Libya, the second such strike in a week

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Nigeria: Jihadists execute ACF aid worker as army closes Mercy Corps offices

Suspected ISWAP fighters executed one of six aid workers abducted in northeast Nigeria's Borno state, humanitarian group Action Against Hunger said

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Nine reported killed in weekend attacks in northern Burkina Faso

Nine people were reported killed in attacks in Bam and Soum Provinces in northern Burkina Faso near the border with Mali

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US carries out airstrike against ISIS fighters in Libya, Africa Command says

US forces carried out an airstrike against Islamic State fighters in southwest Libya, Africa Command said

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Colt awarded $42 million contract to produce M4, M4A1 carbines for 13 countries

Colt was awarded a $42 million foreign military sales contract to produce M4 and M4A1 carbines for 13 countries after announcing it would halt production of consumer AR-15 rifles

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