Africa

Rights Group Says Hundreds Massacred in Mali by Islamic State Jihadists

Armed groups affiliated with the Islamic State group have massacred hundreds of people in northeast Mali this year, Human Rights Watch said.

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DR Congo Army Clashes With M23 Rebels Around Strategic Eastern Highway

Troops clashed with M23 rebels around a strategic highway in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo following a recent flare-up between the two sides.

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US Warns of Possible Terror Attack in South Africa Hub

The US government warned of a possible "terrorist" attack in the financial hub of South Africa's largest city Johannesburg.

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US Accuses Russia’s Wagner of Worsening Security in Mali

Mali's security situation has become worse due to the junta's choices, including an alleged partnership with Wagner, a US official said.

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Burkina Recruits 50,000 Civilians to Help Battle Jihadists

Burkina Faso launched a drive to recruit 50,000 civilian defense volunteers to help the army fight jihadists.

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Ethiopia Peace Talks Open in South Africa

Warring sides in the two-year-old conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray opened peace talks in Pretoria, the South African presidency announced.

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Rwanda Accuses DR Congo of Military Escalation

Rwanda accused the Democratic Republic of Congo of "continued military escalation" in eastern DRC.

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Nine Dead, 47 Wounded in Al-Shabaab Attack on South Somalia Hotel

Nine people were killed and 47 wounded Sunday in an attack on a hotel in Kismayo, southern Somalia, claimed by the Al-Shabaab Islamist group.

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Facing Threat, Togo Forces Simulate ‘Jihadist’ Attack

Togo's security forces carried out a simulated jihadist attack, training to counter a hostage-taking as the country faces increasing threats.

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At Least 150 Killed in Two Days of Fighting in Sudan’s South

At least 150 people have been killed in the latest ethnic clashes over land disputes in Sudan's southern Blue Nile state.

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