Africa

UN Mission to Mali Extended, but Without French Air Support

The UN Security Council agreed to extend a peacekeeping mission in Mali another year — but without French air support as in the past.

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Eight Killed in Suspected Jihadist Attack in Burkina Faso

Eight people in eastern Burkina Faso have been killed in an attack by suspected jihadists on a baptism party, a security source said.

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France Delivers Sherpa Tactical Vehicles, Defense Systems to Morocco

Morocco has taken delivery of an initial batch of Sherpa armored vehicles and VL MICA anti-aircraft missile systems from France.

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I.Coast to Spend $430M in Anti-Jihadism Campaign

Ivory Coast said it would spend around $430 million in a three-year campaign to support young people at risk from Sahel jihadists.

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Ethiopia Shows Off Combat Drones at Military Ceremony

The Ethiopian army has shown off foreign-built combat drones at a graduation ceremony for military pilots.

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Eight UN Peacekeepers Wounded in Mali Blast

Eight UN peacekeepers were wounded in a mine explosion in Mali's jihadist-wracked Timbuktu region, the United Nations said.

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Children Among 13 Killed in DR Congo Unrest This Week: UN

At least 13 civilians, including four children, were killed in fresh clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo this week, the UN said.

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Burkina Army Says Killed Over 120 ‘Terrorists’

Burkina Faso's army said they had killed at least 128 "terrorists" in several operations this month.

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Over 130 Malian Civilians ‘Systematically’ Killed by Suspected Jihadists

Suspected jihadists massacred more than 130 civilians in neighboring central Mali towns, the latest mass killings in the Sahel region.

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US, Morocco Launch Vast Military Exercise

The US and Morocco launched the vast annual "African Lion" military exercise, amid tensions between the North African kingdom and Algeria.

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