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Nov- 2021 -

9 November

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.

9 November

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

1 November

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

Oct- 2021 -

27 October

Africa

Burkina Faso's armed forces, pictured during training, have carried out security sweeps in an attempt to stem jihadist violence.

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

27 October

Middle East

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

26 October

Africa

Ugandan police secure the crime scene on Sunday following a bomb blast in capital Kampala

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

21 October

Americas

A US soldier walks near a Bradley Fighting Vehicle

Staff Writer With AFP

Explosions at Syria Base Used by US-Led Coalition Forces: Monitor

Several blasts were heard from the Al-Tanf base used by the US-led coalition near Syria's borders with Iraq and Jordan.

15 October

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

IS Fighters Massing in Northern Afghanistan, Says Putin Ahead of Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin said hundreds of fighters loyal to IS were massing in northern Afghanistan, as Moscow prepares to host international talks on the country next week.

12 October

Middle East

Photo of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaking at a press conference in Ankara, Turkey.

Staff Writer With AFP

Erdogan Signals New Military Push Into Syria

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signaled that Turkey was preparing to launch a new military operation in Syria, where its forces are under attack from Kurdish militants backed by the United States.

11 October

Middle East