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Six Civilians Killed in Burkina Attack Near Ghana Border

Six civilians, four of them teachers, were killed in a suspected jihadist attack in southern Burkina Faso close to the border with Ghana.

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Burkina Faso Seeks French Arms for Anti-Jihadist Volunteers

Burkina Faso has asked France, its former colonial power, to provide "weapons and ammunition" for a civilian volunteer force battling a jihadist insurgency.

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At Least 16 Killed, 24 Wounded in North Afghanistan Blast

At least 16 people were killed and 24 others wounded by a blast at a madrassa in Afghanistan's northern city of Aybak.

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Civilians Flee as Jihadists Advance in Northeast Mali

Jihadists aligned with the Islamic State group are advancing in northeastern Mali, prompting terrified citizens to flee their homes.

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11 Killed in Jihadist Raid on Mali Displaced People

Eleven civilians living in a camp for displaced people were killed in a jihadist raid in northern Mali, local officials said.

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Ten Troops Killed in Jihadist Attack in Chad

Around 10 soldiers were killed and others wounded when jihadists attacked an army position in western Chad.

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W.Africa Coastal States Eye More Cooperation Over Sahel Jihadism

West African coastal states held talks on boosting cooperation against jihadist violence spilling over from the Sahel.

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Germany to Pull Troops From Mali by End 2023: Govt Source

Germany will end its participation in a UN peacekeeping mission in Mali by the end of next year, a government source said.

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EU Eyes ‘Military Partnership Mission’ for Niger

The European Union aims to set up a "military partnership mission" to bolster Niger's forces as they battle jihadists, an EU official said.

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Niger Army Says 15 Jihadists Killed

Niger's military reported killing 15 suspected motorbike-riding jihadists in a "riposte" carried out with French troops near the Mali border.

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