Africa

Libya Gov’t Reaches Agreement With Armed Group to End Tripoli Tensions

Libya's UN-recognized government based in Tripoli has reached a preliminary accord with a powerful armed group to end months of tensions that have flared into occasional violence, a government adviser and local media said Saturday.

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Suspected Jihadists Kill Soldiers in Niger: Sources

Suspected jihadists have killed at least 20 soldiers in a series of attacks in western Niger this week, sources said.

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IS-Linked Fighters Kill 71 in DR Congo Attack

Fighters linked to the Islamic State group killed 71 people in an overnight attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo's east, local and security sources said Tuesday.

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Paramilitary Launches Drone Strikes on Sudan Capital

A wave of paramilitary drone strikes hit key infrastructure and military targets in and around Sudan's army-held capital Tuesday, bringing to an abrupt end a period of relative calm in the area.

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Jihadists in Deadly Attack on Mozambique Port Near Gas Hub

Insurgents linked to the Islamic State group attacked a key Mozambique port town near a major international gas hub, clashing with troops and beheading at least two civilians, locals reported Monday.

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Jihadists Kill 63 in Attack on Nigerian Town

Jihadists killed at least 63 people in northeastern Nigeria while storming a town whose residents had been returned from a displacement camp.

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Senegal Says Truckers Kidnapped in Mali as Jihadists Declare Blockade

Senegalese truckers have been kidnapped in western Mali, where a jihadist group has declared a transport blockade.

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Sudan’s RSF Commits ‘Myriad Crimes Against Humanity’: UN Probe

The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan have committed numerous crimes against humanity in Sudan's civil war, UN investigators said.

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Rwanda Slams HRW Report on Military Graves From DRC Clashes

Rwanda criticized Human Rights Watch over a report that used satellite data to show a military graveyard expanding in conflict with DR Congo.

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Brazil, Tunisia Join Javelin Missile Club in $900M US Army Contract Extension

The US Army has placed an additional order for Javelin missiles along with related equipment and services under a $900.5-million deal, which includes first-time sales to Brazil and Tunisia.

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