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Burkina Attack Kills 8 Soldiers

An attack on a military unit in Burkina Faso's jihadist-hit north has killed eight soldiers, the army said.

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Mali Commander Urges People to Flee Jihadist-Hit Northern Area

A well-known Malian commander has urged civilians to flee part of a northern region recently attacked by Islamic State jihadists.

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Somalia President Urges Citizens to Avoid Al-Shabaab Territory

Somalia's president urged citizens to stay away from areas controlled by Al-Shabaab as he vowed to ratchet up offensives against the jihadists.

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Soldiers and ‘Terrorists’ Dead in Burkina Faso Attack

Two soldiers died and a dozen "terrorists" were killed during an attack against a military detachment in Burkina Faso's jihadist-hit north.

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Dozens Killed in ‘Islamic State Attack’ in Mali

Dozens of civilians are dead after jihadists affiliated with the Islamic State group attacked the village of Talataye in northern Mali.

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Kurd Fighters Killed, Jihadists Detained in Syria Camp Clashes

The Syrian Democratic Forces said two of their fighters were killed and six jihadists arrested following clashes in a volatile Syria camp.

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Suspected Jihadist Attacks Kill 9 in Burkina Faso

Attacks by suspected jihadists have killed nine people, mostly civilians, in Burkina Faso's troubled north, security sources said.

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Germany Resumes UN-Led Reconnaissance Patrols in Mali

Germany has resumed reconnaissance patrols in eastern Mali as part of a UN peacekeeping mission, the military said.

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35 Civilians Killed in IED Blast in Burkina Faso

At least 35 civilians were killed and 37 wounded when an IED blast struck a convoy carrying supplies in Burkina Faso's jihadist-hit north.

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Scores of Nigeria Jihadists Drown Fleeing Air Strikes: Sources

Scores of Boko Haram jihadists have drowned in a river in northeast Nigeria while fleeing from ground and aerial attacks from Nigerian troops.

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