Africa

E.Africa Troops to ‘Enforce Peace’ in East DR Congo

Kenyan President William Ruto said East African troops would "enforce peace" in eastern DR Congo.

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France Stops Mali Development Aid Over Russia Paramilitary Ties

France is halting its development aid to Mali, over Bamako's alleged hiring of paramilitaries from the Russian group Wagner.

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W.Africa Coastal States Eye More Cooperation Over Sahel Jihadism

West African coastal states held talks on boosting cooperation against jihadist violence spilling over from the Sahel.

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‘No One Will Take Goma’: E.Africa Commander in DR Congo

The commander of the East African Community's military force in DR Congo vowed to protect Goma, an eastern city threatened by M23 rebels.

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Germany to Pull Troops From Mali by End 2023: Govt Source

Germany will end its participation in a UN peacekeeping mission in Mali by the end of next year, a government source said.

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I.Coast to Quit UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali

Ivory Coast will withdraw from the UN's peacekeeping operations in Mali, a move coinciding with Britain's announcement to quit the mission.

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UK to End Deployment of 300 Troops to UN Mission in Mali

Britain announced that it would cut short its troop deployment with the UN's peacekeeping mission in Mali.

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US Offers $10M Rewards for Somalia’s Al-Shabaab

The United States said it was increasing its reward for information about key leaders of Somalia's Al-Shabaab to $10 million apiece.

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Czech Republic Flies Upgraded Albatros Aircraft to Nigeria

Czech-based company Aero Vodochody has delivered three L-39ZA Albatros aircraft after a two-year overhaul to Kano, Nigeria.

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Tribal Fighting in Sudan’s Darfur Kills 24: Media

Tribal fighting in Sudan's restive Darfur region has left at least 24 people dead and triggered a localized state of emergency. 

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