Africa
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Aug- 2023 -12 August
Tuareg Ex-Rebels Say Forces Attacked by Mali Army, Wagner
Tuareg former rebels in northern Mali said their forces were attacked by the army and Russian mercenary group Wagner.
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9 August
Ethiopia Troops Push Back Amhara Fighters: Residents
Ethiopian troops appeared to be pushing back militia fighters in the conflict-hit Amhara region, residents said.
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9 August
Nigeria Says Not Ruling Out Force in Niger Ahead of West African Summit
Coup-hit Niger's neighbors have not ruled out military intervention, Nigeria's president said, ahead of a West African coalition's crisis summit on Thursday.
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8 August
Islamic State Group Claims 16 Soldiers Dead in Mali Attack
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack in northeastern Mali last week, which it said killed 16 soldiers.
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8 August
Mali Warns of ‘Catastrophe’ if ECOWAS Intervenes in Niger
A military intervention in Niger by ECOWAS to restore the ousted president could be a "catastrophe," Mali's head of diplomacy warned.
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7 August
Nine Killed in Attack on Eastern DR Congo Village
At least nine people have been killed in an attack on a village in DR Congo that is controlled by military forces.
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7 August
Niger Closes Airspace Over ‘Threat of Intervention’ as Junta Defies Deadline
Niger closed its airspace due to the "threat of intervention" as the junta defied a deadline from ECOWAS to reinstate the democratically elected president or face possible military action.
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6 August
UAE Sends Military Vehicles to Chad
The UAE has sent military vehicles and other security gear to Chad in support of anti-"terrorism" efforts and border protection.
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5 August
Ethiopia Declares ‘State of Emergency’ Over Amhara Violence
Ethiopia declared a six-month "state of emergency" as violent clashes escalate between the national army and local fighters.
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4 August
Jihadists Attack Mali Army Convoy, Toll Feared High
Jihadists attacked Malian troops escorting trucks heading to neighboring Niger, with the toll feared to be high, security sources and a local official said.
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