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Jun- 2021 -

14 June

Ivorian soldiers drive on the back of a vehicle outside the International Academy for Combating Terrorism in Jacqueville in Ivory Coast on June 10, 2021

Police Officer, Two Soldiers Killed in Ivory Coast Blast

Two soldiers and a police officer were killed when their vehicle hit an explosive device in northeast Ivory Coast near the border with Burkina Faso, the military said Sunday.

11 June

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Anti-Terror ‘Academy’ Set Up in Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast and France inaugurated a counter-terrorism academy designed to ramp up the Sahel region's ability to counter a widespread jihadist threat.

11 June

Africa

France desert troops take to boats in Mali

Staff Writer With AFP

Macron Announces Sahel Troop Drawdown, Calls for New Force

President Emmanuel Macron announced a major drawdown of France's military presence in the Sahel where forces have been battling jihadist insurgents for nearly a decade.

May- 2021 -

18 May

Africa

A Niger soldier on patrol on April 3, 2015 in Malam Fatori, in northeastern Niger

Staff Writer With AFP

More Than 10,000 Flee Jihadist Attacks in Niger

More than 10,000 people have fled their homes in the west of Niger over the past two days, a UN agency said Monday, with local officials blaming jihadist attacks.

11 May

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Burkina Army Says 20 ‘Terrorists’ Killed in Joint Operation

Burkina Faso's army on Tuesday said it had killed at least 20 "terrorists" and destroyed four of their positions in a combined operation in two northern regions badly hit by jihadist insurgents.

10 May

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Portugal Signs Deal to Help Mozambique in Jihadist Fight

Portugal and Mozambique signed a new military cooperation accord on Monday to help the poor African nation confront a growing jihadist threat by beefing up training, notably of special forces.

Apr- 2021 -

30 April

Africa