Africa

EU to Enhance Security in Egypt With $21M Assistance Measure

The European Council has approved a $21 million assistance measure to bolster the Egyptian military's capabilities against security threats.

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Chad Army Kills ‘Many’ Boko Haram Jihadists in Air Strikes

Chad's military inflicted "many dead and wounded" in air strikes against Boko Haram jihadists, President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno said.

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Rebels Kill 48 in Ethiopia’s Oromia: Rights Agency

Ethiopia's rights watchdog said it was investigating the killing of 48 people in the restive Oromia region and laid the blame for the bloodbath on armed rebels.

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Sudan Paramilitaries Kill 10 Civilians: Activists

Ten civilians were killed in the central Sudanese state of Al-Jazira, pro-democracy activists said, in an attack they blamed on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

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Spanish Navy Frigate Completes Deployment in Indian Ocean

The Spanish frigate "Numancia" returned to base after a five-month deployment in the Indian Ocean as part of EU-led Operation Atalanta.

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Niger Inks Deal With Russia for Three Satellites

Niger signed a deal Friday with Glavkosmos, a subsidiary of Russia's Roscosmos space agency, to buy three satellites to boost security in the Sahel nation and its neighbours, all battling jihadist attacks.

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UN Agrees to Wind Down Somalia Mission Over Next Two Years

The UN Security Council voted to begin a two-year withdrawal of its political mission in Somalia, which has been in the east African country for more than a decade.

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Chad Hunts Attackers After 40 Troops Killed in Boko Haram Raid

An attack by Boko Haram killed around 40 Chadian troops overnight near the Nigerian border, prompting an army operation to hunt down the militants.

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Activists Say 50 Killed in Sudan Paramilitary Attack

At least 50 people have been killed in a single attack by Sudanese paramilitaries who have besieged and raided villages in al-Jazira state, activists said.

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Morocco to Increase Defense Budget, Boost Local Industry

Morocco will increase its 2025 defense budget to $13 billion to strengthen its army, diversify partners for acquisitions, and boost its local industry.

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