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15 November

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US carries out drone strike against al-Shabaab in Somalia, killing several

The U.S. military targeted and killed several al-Shabaab militants in Somalia with a drone strike, U.S. Africa Command said on Wednesday.

14 November

Anna Varfolomeeva

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INTERVIEW: US General Andrew Croft on 3 years of Iraqi armed forces progress

Since 2014, the Iraqi Security Forces have developed new capabilities, building confidence and cohesion, and improving operational coordination

12 November

Fergus Kelly

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US conducts 3 airstrikes in 24 hours in Somalia against al-Qaeda and Islamic State

U.S. forces struck three times in 24 hours in Somalia, increasing the intensity of the campaign against al-Qaeda and Islamic State affiliates in Somalia

10 November

Joanne Stocker

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Assad and allies use “deconfliction dibs” to great advantage in eastern Syria

Assad uses the deconfliction agreement to great advantage in eastern Syria to prevent the US-backed forces from taking control of too much territory

9 November

Fergus Kelly

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Syrian troops and allies claim capture of ISIS-held border town of Al Bukamal

Syrian troops and allied militias on Thursday took the border town of Al Bukamal, the last major town held by Islamic State in Syria.

8 November

Staff Writer With AFP

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Syrian forces enter Al Bukamal

Syrian troops and allied militias entered the border town of Al Bukamal, the last ISIS urban stronghold in the country, state media said

8 November

Staff Writer With AFP

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Al-Qaeda affiliate in Mali claims attacks as France pledges more aid for Sahel

An Al-Qaeda affiliate in Mali claimed responsibility for attacks on Malian and UN troops, while France pledged to increase aid to the Sahel by one third

7 November