Africa

Sudan’s Army Chief Plans Transitional Govt Amid Military Advances

Sudan's army chief said that a transitional government would be formed soon, as the military makes major gains against rival paramilitaries.

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Mali Army Vows to Pursue ‘Terrorists’ Behind Deadly Convoy Attack

Mali's army vowed Saturday to track down the "terrorists" responsible for a deadly attack on a large convoy en route to a gold mine.

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Sudan Army Says Retakes Key District in Khartoum North

Sudan's military said it had regained control of a key district in greater Khartoum as it presses its advance against the paramilitary RSF.

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France to Pull Troops From Ivory Coast in February: Sources

France will hand back to Ivory Coast its only military base in the west African country in a ceremony on February 20.

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Morocco Receives First Turkish Bayraktar Akinci Drones

Morocco has received its first batch of Bayraktar Akinci drones from Turkey, as part of an agreement reportedly signed in 2023.

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At Least 80 Killed in Southern Sudan Violence: UN

The UN warned that two southern Sudan states were "on the brink of catastrophe" after eruption of violence killed 80 people in one city.

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Sudan Army Says Retakes Key Southern City From Paramilitaries

The Sudanese army had retaken a key city in the southern state of North Kordofan from rival paramilitaries, who had held it since May 2023.

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Mozambique Launches Military Operation After New ‘Jihadist’ Attack

Mozambique's military said it had launched an operation in the country's north following a new attack blamed on jihadist militants.

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M23 Rebels in DR Congo Using Advanced Weapons Similar to Israel’s: Ex-General

The M23 rebels in DR Congo appear to be using advanced weaponry similar to those used by the Israeli military, according to a retired South African general.

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Paramilitary Attacks Displace Thousands in Sudan’s North Darfur

Thousands fled Sudan's North Darfur state over two days amid intensified attacks by paramilitaries, United Nations migration agency said.

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