Africa

Sudan Paramilitary Attacks South of Khartoum Kill 85 in One Week: Activists

Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed at least 85 people in one week during attacks south of the capital Khartoum.

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Two Killed in Attack on Sudan Refugee Camp: Medical Source

At least two were killed in an attack on a refugee camp in Sudan's North Darfur state, a medical source said, blaming the paramilitary RSF.

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EU to Provide $21.5M in Military Assistance for Mauritania

The European Council has pledged $21.5 million under the European Peace Facility to provide military equipment for Mauritania.

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Clashes Displace 15,000 Families in Sudan’s North Darfur: UN

Fighting in Sudan's war-torn North Darfur state displaced around "15,000 households" within 48 hours, the United Nations said.

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Ethiopian, Eritrean Officials Accused of War Crimes During Tigray Conflict

Survivors of conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region have accused Ethiopian and Eritrean officials of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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Bomb Kills Two Members of Pro-Junta Armed Group in Mali

Two members of an armed group allied to Mali's ruling junta were killed Saturday when their motorbike hit an improvised explosive device, according to a statement from their movement.

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Sudan Army Says Retakes Central Bank After Palace Recapture

Sudan's military said Saturday it seized several key buildings in central Khartoum, including the central bank, from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, following its recapture of the presidential palace.

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Civilians Reported Killed in New Attacks in Northern Mozambique

Insurgents have carried out new attacks in a gas-rich area of northern Mozambique plagued for years by jihadist violence, killing several villagers and causing others to flee, locals said Monday.

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Burkina Junta Creates New Battalions to Fight Jihadists

The military regime in Burkina Faso announced that it was creating new rapid response forces, recruiting 14,000 soldiers to fight jihadist violence.

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Al-Shabaab Storms Somalia Hotel Killing Nine

Al-Shabaab fighters stormed a hotel in central Somalia hosting a meeting on countering the Islamist group in the region, killing nine civilians, security and police said.

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