Africa • Page 44 of 293 • The Defense Post

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30 March

Islamic State supporters hold up the caliphate's flag

US Carries Out Strike Against IS in Somalia

The US military carried out an air strike against Islamic State in the Puntland region of Somalia, killing several IS operatives, Africa Command said.

30 March

A Nigerien Special Forces Soldier communicates on a radio while conducting a raid during Flintlock 2022, in Côte d'Ivoire, Feb. 26, 2022. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 11 nations training in Côte d'Ivoire. Flintlock helps strengthen the ability of allies and partners to counter violent extremism and provide security for their people. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kacie Benak)

Staff Writer With AFP

Niger Says Withdrawing From Lake Chad Anti-Jihadist Force

Niger has withdrawn from the military coalition fighting Islamist insurgency groups in the Lake Chad region of west-central Africa, saying it will focus instead on protecting its oil operations from jihadist attacks.

29 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Ugandan Army Denies Using Chemical Weapons in S.Sudan

The Ugandan army denied using "chemical or barrel weapons" in South Sudan, days after the UN said a highly flammable liquid was used in aerial strikes in the country.

27 March

Giulia Bernacchi

EU to Provide $21.5M in Military Assistance for Mauritania

The European Council has pledged $21.5 million under the European Peace Facility to provide military equipment for Mauritania.

27 March

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who heads Sudan's armed forces and the Sovereign Council.

Staff Writer With AFP

Sudan Army Chief Declares Capital ‘Free’ From Inside Presidential Palace

Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan arrived at Khartoum's recaptured presidential palace on Wednesday, declaring the capital "free" of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces after nearly two years of war.

27 March

Staff Writer With AFP

US Conducts Strikes Against IS in Somalia

The United States and Somalia have conducted air strikes targeting the Islamic State (IS) group in northern Somalia, the country's federal government and the US military said Wednesday.

26 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Boko Haram Fighters Kill 20 Cameroonian Troops: Sources

Boko Haram fighters disguised as herders killed at least 20 Cameroonian troops in a Tuesday morning raid on the Nigerian border town of Wulgo, local security sources and residents told AFP.

25 March