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25 May

Niger Says Army Killed 40 Jihadists on Lake Chad Islands

The Niger government said that the army had killed around 40 Boko Haram jihadists in overnight fighting on islets in Lake Chad.

24 May

Africa

A military personnel stands outside the headquarters of the country's defence forces in Ouagadougou on March 3, 2018 a day after dozens of people were killed in twin attacks on the French embassy and the country's military.

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Rebels Kill 11 in Northern Burkina Faso

Suspected jihadists have killed 11 people, including three volunteer army auxiliaries, in attacks on two villages in northern Burkina Faso.

23 May

Africa

Nigerian troops patrolling the streets in the northeast town of Baga, Borno State, Nigeria

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Jihadists Kill 30 in Northeast Nigeria: Sources

Jihadists have killed 30 men in a revenge attack after their commanders died in military air strikes in Nigeria's northeast Borno state, two militia leaders said.

20 May

Africa

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11 Soldiers, 15 Gunmen Dead in Burkina Faso Attacks: Army

Eleven soldiers and 15 gunmen have been killed in a suspected jihadist attack in eastern Burkina Faso, the army said.

19 May

Africa

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Mozambique Approves Tough Anti-Terror Bill

Mozambique's parliament approved a tough new anti-terror law that imposes stiff prison sentences for convicted jihadists.

17 May

Africa

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Uganda Troops to Withdraw From DRC by May 31: Army

Ugandan troops sent to the Democratic Republic of Congo last year to help a crackdown on rebels will withdraw by May 31 unless the two countries strike a new agreement.

16 May

Africa