Africa

Mali Arrests Two Dozen Soldiers Over Alleged Bid to Topple Junta

Mali has arrested around 20 soldiers suspected of wishing to overthrow the junta.

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Sudan Paramilitary Attack Killed 18 Civilians: Monitor

Sudan's paramilitaries killed 18 civilians in an attack on two villages west of Khartoum earlier this week, a monitoring group said.

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Somali Army, Peacekeepers Recapture Key Town From Insurgents

The Somali army and international peacekeepers have "fully secured" a strategic town from Islamist militants after over a week of fighting.

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Turkey, Senegal Discuss Defense Industry, Security Cooperation

Turkey's president discussed defense and security cooperation with Senegal's visiting prime minister, hailing Turkey's growing ties with Africa.

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Sudan Says Army Destroys Emirati Aircraft, Killing 40 Mercenaries

Sudan's air force has destroyed an Emirati aircraft carrying Colombian mercenaries, killing at least 40 people.

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M23 Killed ‘At Least 319 Civilians’ in DR Congo in July: UN

UN rights chief denounced the Rwanda-backed M23 militia, which he said had killed at least 319 civilians in eastern DR Congo in July.

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Nearly 60,000 Displaced in 2 Weeks by North Mozambique Insurgency

Nearly 60,000 people have fled jihadist attacks in northern Mozambique in two weeks, a UN agency said.

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Sudan Accuses UAE of Bringing in Colombian Mercenaries to Support RSF

Sudan accused the United Arab Emirates of hiring Colombian mercenaries to fight on behalf of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

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Somalia’s Puntland Releases Arms Cargo Ship to Turkey

The Somali state of Puntland said it was "handing over responsibility" to Turkey for a cargo ship carrying military equipment that it seized last month.

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Sudan Paramilitaries Kill 14 Civilians Fleeing Besieged City: Monitor

Sudanese paramilitary fighters have killed at least 14 civilians trying to flee a besieged city in Darfur, a rights group said.

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