Africa
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Sep- 2023 -8 September
US Conducting ‘Precautionary’ Repositioning of Forces in Niger
The United States is moving some of its troops from a base in Niger's capital Niamey — where rebel officers seized power in a July coup.
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7 September
Mali Junta Carries Out Air Strikes on ‘Terrorists’
Mali's military junta said it carried out air strikes against "terrorist groups" that were planning attacks in the north of the country.
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6 September
53 Members of Burkina Security Forces Killed in Suspected Jihadist Attack: Army
Fifty-three members of the security forces have been killed in an attack by suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, the army said.
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5 September
France Discussing Withdrawal of ‘Certain Military Elements’ From Niger
The French army is holding talks with Niger's military over withdrawing "elements" of its presence there following a coup.
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4 September
Armed Attackers Fired on Burundi Civilians, Says Army
Burundi's army said armed men fired on civilians, an attack claimed by rebels known for making cross-border incursions from DR Congo.
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4 September
Niger Reopens Airspace Following Coup
Niger reopened its airspace nearly a month after imposing a ban following a military coup in July, the official Nigerien news agency said.
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4 September
Canada Receives Fourth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship
The Royal Canadian Navy has received its fourth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, the HMCS William Hall, from Irving Shipbuilding.
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2 September
Putchists Must Leave or Face ECOWAS Military Action, Niger FM Warns
Niger's top diplomat said ECOWAS was determined to take military action if the putschists who overthrew President Bazoum didn't stand down.
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Aug- 2023 -31 August
Burkina Draws Up Law for Sending Troops to Post-Coup Niger
Burkina Faso's government has approved a bill authorizing the dispatch of troops to neighboring Niger, which faces threatened military intervention to restore civilian rule following a coup.
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31 August
CODECO Fighters Kills 14 in Eastern DR Congo: Local Sources
Fighters from the CODECO rebel group have killed at least 14 people in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local and army sources said.
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