Africa

Seven Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Mogadishu Suicide Attack: Govt

Seven Al-Shabaab militants were killed in a suicide attack carried out by the Islamist group in the heart of Mogadishu late on Saturday afternoon, the Somali government said.

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Paramilitary Attack Kills Six in Sudan’s El-Fasher: Medic

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces killed six people in a joint drone and artillery attack on the besieged western city of El-Fasher.

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Mozambique Insurgents Kill Four in Town Near Military Base

Insurgents linked to the Islamic State group in northern Mozambique killed four civilians in an attack on the town of Macomia, a local military official and residents said.

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‘Dozens’ of Civilians Killed in Niger Airstrikes: Witnesses

Dozens of civilians were killed this week after Nigerien airstrikes against jihadists near the country's western border with Mali.

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Strike on Market in Sudan’s El-Fasher Kills 15 People

A drone strike on a market in Sudan's besieged city of El-Fasher killed 15 people, a medical worker at the local hospital said.

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Chad Signs Peace Deal With ‘Last’ Gold Region Militia

Chad's government has struck a peace deal with an armed group in the north of the country, ending years of conflict over gold deposits.

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Clashes in DR Congo Despite Peace Efforts

Intense clashes between anti-government M23 fighters and armed forces have taken place in DR Congo, including over a gold mining town.

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Civilians Beheaded in New Attack on Mozambique Port Town

Insurgents linked to the Islamic State group attacked a key Mozambique port town near a major international gas hub.

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France Halts Counter-Terror Ties With Mali, Expels Diplomats

Paris has suspended counter-terrorism cooperation with Mali and ordered diplomats to leave after the arrest of a French envoy in Bamako.

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Arab Countries Revisit ‘NATO-Style’ Security Force Proposal by Egypt

Arab League member countries are reportedly reconsidering a “NATO-style” collective security force in the region first proposed by Egypt in 2015, insider sources have informed The National. 

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