Africa
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Aug- 2024 -23 August
Attack in Southern Ethiopia Kills 13
Thirteen people, including five civilians, were killed in an attack by unidentified assailants in the far south of Ethiopia, the local authority said.
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23 August
Suspected Boko Haram Gunmen Kill 13 Farmers in Nigeria
Suspected Boko Haram gunmen have killed 13 farmers in central Nigeria, United Nations and security sources said.
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21 August
Funding DRC’s Army Would Prevent a Regional War, Not Start One
With increased military assistance to DR Congo, the US would strengthen diplomatic relationships, contribute to regional stability, and reaffirm its commitment to global security.
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20 August
Ethiopia Turns Chinese Personnel Carriers into Self-Propelled Guns
The Ethiopian Armed Forces recently displayed Chinese WZ551 wheeled armored personnel carriers mounted with Soviet D-30 122mm howitzers.
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19 August
AFRICOM Seeking New Long-Range ISR Drone to Replace MQ-9 Reaper
The US Africa Command is seeking a potential replacement for its MQ-9 Reaper drones to conduct long-range reconnaissance missions.
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16 August
CACI to Deliver Intel Expertise for US Army Europe and Africa
CACI has accepted a $239-million task order to provide intelligence analysis and operations support for the US Army Europe and Africa.
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16 August
Sudan Negotiators Working Phones to Engage Both Sides: US Envoy
Though the Sudanese army is still staying away from ceasefire talks in Switzerland, the US envoy convening the negotiations said they were nonetheless in daily contact.
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15 August
Morocco Buys Advanced Spy Satellites From Israel
Morocco has entered into an agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries for the supply of two advanced military reconnaissance satellites.
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14 August
Benin at Crossroads: Urgent Measures Needed to Combat Rising Terrorism
Benin must take urgent action as extremist violence skyrockets, with militant groups exploiting local grievances and weak government policies, turning the nation into a new terrorism hotspot in West Africa.
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14 August
Turkey Says ‘Notable Progress’ in Somalia, Ethiopia Talks
Turkey said Horn of Africa rivals Somalia and Ethiopia made "notable progress" on the second round of talks in Ankara aiming to overcome their differences.
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