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1 August

Armed Men Kill 13 Villagers in Central African Republic

Gunmen have shot dead 13 civilians in an attack on a remote village in troubled Central African Republic, local officials said.

Jul- 2023 -

31 July

Colonel Major Amadou Abdramane (C), spokesman for the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP) speaking during a televised statement

Staff Writer With AFP

Niger Putschists Accuse France of Wanting to ‘Intervene Militarily’

Niger's new junta accused former colonial ruler France of wanting to "intervene militarily" to reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum.

28 July

A Russian flag emblazoned with the emblem of Russia hangs on a monument to Russia’s so-called military instructors in Bangui, Central African Republic

Staff Writer With AFP

‘Instructors’ From Wagner-Linked Group Arrive in C.Africa

A Russian private security company affiliated with Wagner said a new rotation of its "instructors" have arrived in Central Africa.

28 July

New recruits for the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) perform a drill during a medal presentation demonstration in Berengo on August 4, 2018

Staff Writer With AFP

UN Eases Arms Embargo on Central African Republic

The UN Security Council relaxed the arms embargo on the Central African Republic, allowing weaponry to flow to government forces.

27 July

Nigerian soldiers traveling on the back of a pick-up truck.

Staff Writer With AFP

Jihadists Kill 32 in Northeast Nigeria Attacks

Suspected Islamic State-affiliated jihadists have killed 32 people in two attacks in northeast Nigeria's Borno state, anti-jihadist militia said.

27 July

Members of Moroccan special forces take part in a military exercise

Staff Writer With AFP

Morocco in Major Anti-’Terrorist’ Operation: Media

Moroccan investigators questioned around 50 people across the kingdom in a major operation targeting suspected jihadist supporters, local media reported.

27 July

Nigerien soldiers stand guard outside Diffa airport

Staff Writer With AFP

Niger Soldiers Claim to Have Overthrown President

Soldiers claim to have overthrown Niger's government following an apparent coup when members of the Presidential Guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum.

25 July