Africa

US Says Four Jihadists Killed in Somalia Air Strikes

The US military said it carried out three air strikes in Somalia, killing four fighters from the Al-Shabaab Islamist group.

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Two Police Killed, 800 Escape in DR Congo Jailbreak

More than 800 inmates have escaped from a prison in eastern DR Congo after gunmen staged a jailbreak in which two policemen were killed.

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Jihadist-Hit Mali Receives Six More Warplanes From Russia

Mali received five military jets and a combat helicopter from Russia, which has become an ally in its fight against a jihadist insurgency.

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Ten Killed in Jihadist Attack in Northern Burkina

Ten civilians, including four security auxiliaries, have been killed by suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, a security source said.

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Suspected Jihadists Kill 12 Civilians in Mali Bomb Trap

At least 12 civilians have been killed in Mali by suspected jihadists who lured victims into a bomb attack, officials said.

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Burkina Attacks Kill 12 Security Personnel

Suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso have killed three soldiers and nine civilian auxiliaries, local and security sources said.

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Senegal Signs Peace Deal With Rebels in Country’s South

Senegal signed an agreement with rebels from the country's south who pledged to lay down their arms and work towards a permanent peace.

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Burkina Army Says Civilians Killed in Air Raid

Burkina Faso's army said civilians had been killed in an air strike against jihadists, as local inhabitants reported around 30 people had died.

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Mali Orders Foreign Forces Out of Airport Base After ICoast Dispute

Mali has ordered a private airline to evict foreign soldiers, including UN troops, from its Bamako airport base.

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11 ADF Rebels Killed in East DR Congo: Army

DR Congo's army said it had killed 11 members of the ADF militia, which the Islamic State group claims as its local affiliate.

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