Islamic State

25 Civilians Killed in Niger’s Lawless West

Suspected jihadists killed 25 civilians in Niger in a lawless desert region near the border with Mali.

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Ugandan Capital Hit by Twin Explosions in ‘Attack’

Two explosions hit Uganda's capital Kampala, injuring a number of people in what police termed an attack on the city.

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New Carnage Leaves Dozens Dead Across Eastern DR Congo

New carnage in the troubled east of DR Congo has seen dozens killed in recent days.

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Suspected Jihadists Kill at Least 20 in Burkina Faso

Suspected jihadists killed at least 19 gendarmes and a civilian in an attack in northern Burkina Faso.

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Egypt to Boost Troops in Restive Sinai After Israel Deal

Egypt is boosting troop numbers around Rafah in restive Sinai in the battle against Islamic State group militants, after striking a coordination deal with neighboring Israel.

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Burkina Soldier, 15 Jihadists Killed in Weekend Battle

One Burkina Faso soldier and around 15 jihadists died in fighting over the weekend, the army of the west African nation said.

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Five Burkina Police Killed in Fresh Attack Near Mali

At least five police officers were killed in Burkina Faso on Sunday in an attack near the border with Mali, security forces said.

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Three Burkina Troops Killed in Attack Near Ivorian Border

At least three Burkina Faso soldiers were killed and seven others wounded in an attack near the border with Ivory Coast, security sources said.

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Turkey Extends Syria, Iraq Missions by Two Years

Turkey's parliament extended the military's mandate to launch cross-border operations in Syria and Iraq by two more years.

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Uganda Suffers Second Deadly Explosion in Two Days

Ugandan police said at least one person has died and several others were wounded in an explosion on a bus near the capital Kampala.

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