Africa

Burkina Rights Groups Say Troops Killed Over 40 Civilians

Two local rights groups accused Burkina Faso soldiers of massacring more than 40 villagers in the country's deeply troubled north.

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Germany Suspends Military Operations in Mali

Germany suspended most of its operations in Mali after the local military-led government denied flyover rights to a UN peacekeeping mission.

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Ethiopia Govt in ‘Direct Engagements’ With Tigray Rebels: AU

The Ethiopian government and Tigrayan rebels have had "direct engagements," the African Union said in a statement.

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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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