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Macron Ends France’s Africa Mission, Ponders New Strategy

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France was ending its Barkhane anti-jihadist mission in Africa after over a decade.

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France to Unveil Shift in West Africa Anti-Jihadist Fight

French President Emmanuel Macron will announce a strategic shift for its military forces deployed in the Sahel region of Western Africa.

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Top Mali Commander Calls on All Tuaregs to Fight Islamic State Group

A leading commander in Mali's army has called on ethnic Tuaregs to fight jihadists in the north of the country.

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Five Killed in Attack on Somalia Military Training Camp

Five people were killed in a suicide bombing targeting a military training camp in Somalia, in an attack claimed by Al-Shabaab jihadists.

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Death Toll From Somalia Twin Bombings Climbs to 100

The death toll from twin car bombings in the Somali capital Mogadishu, claimed by Al-Shabaab Islamists, has risen to 100.

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Burkina Violence Displaces 4,000 in Togo

More than 4,000 people have been displaced this year in northern Togo after jihadist attacks in neighboring Burkina Faso.

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Burkina Recruits 50,000 Civilians to Help Battle Jihadists

Burkina Faso launched a drive to recruit 50,000 civilian defense volunteers to help the army fight jihadists.

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Facing Threat, Togo Forces Simulate ‘Jihadist’ Attack

Togo's security forces carried out a simulated jihadist attack, training to counter a hostage-taking as the country faces increasing threats.

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Hundreds Linked to IS Transfered From Syria to Iraq

Syria's autonomous Kurdish region has transferred over 600 relatives of suspected jihadists detained at the notorious Al-Hol camp to Iraq.

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Jihadists Kill 11 in Burkina Faso Ambush: Security Sources

Jihadists killed at least three soldiers and eight civilian auxiliaries in an attack in Burkina Faso's volatile north.

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