Africa

Gunmen Attack Police Base in Mali Capital

Gunmen attacked a military police base early Tuesday in Malian capital Bamako, gunfire and explosions were heard and the airport was closed.

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US Releases $1.3 Billion in Military Aid to Egypt

The US State Department said it was unconditionally releasing $1.3 billion in military aid to Egypt.

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Egypt to Replace US F-16s With China’s J-10C Fighter Jets: Report

Egypt has reportedly placed an order for China’s Chengdu J-10C “Vigorous Dragon” fighter jets. 

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At Least 81 Killed in Nigeria in Suspected Boko Haram Attack: Officials

At least 81 people died and several were missing after an attack by suspected Boko Haram jihadists in Nigeria's northeastern Yobe State.

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AFRICOM Seeking New Long-Range ISR Drone to Replace MQ-9 Reaper

The US Africa Command is seeking a potential replacement for its MQ-9 Reaper drones to conduct long-range reconnaissance missions.

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Sudan Army Chief Survives Deadly Drone Strike on Base

Sudan's de facto ruler General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ruled out negotiation with paramilitaries after he survived a drone attack on Wednesday.

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Mali Army Admits ‘Large Number’ of Losses in Fighting in North

In a rare admission, the Malian army said it suffered a "large number" of deaths during fighting in the north last week.

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Kenya Receives Military Helicopters From US

Kenya has taken delivery of the first batch of military helicopters promised by the US during the state visit of Kenyan President William Ruto.

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Morocco Buys Long-Range ATACMS Missiles From US

Morocco has ordered an undisclosed number of long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems from the US to bolster its air defense capabilities.

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US Gifts Botswana C-130H Hercules Military Transport Aircraft

The US has transferred a C-130H Hercules military transport aircraft to Botswana as part of a $30-million gift to the African nation.

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