Sahel
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May- 2021 -18 MayAfrica
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.
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11 MayAfrica
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.
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10 MayAfrica
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.
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Apr- 2021 -30 AprilAfrica
European Nations Vow Continuing Security Support for Sahel
Four European countries on Friday pledged to continue their security support for nations in the troubled Sahel region.
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28 AprilAfrica
26 Militants ‘Neutralized’ in French-Malian Army Operation
A military operation this week by Malian and French forces in war-torn central Mali eliminated 26 militants, the Sahel state's army said on Tuesday.
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23 AprilAfrica
Germany to Expand Military Mission in War-Torn Mali
The German government has approved plans to expand the country’s military mission in Mali.
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20 AprilAfrica
Chad’s President Deby Dies After Fighting Rebels on Battlefield: Army
Chad's President Idriss Deby Itno has died on the battlefield after three decades in power, the army announced on state television on Tuesday.
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13 AprilAfrica
Youth Radio Aims to Fight Sahel Jihadism
A radio station aimed at stopping youth radicalization across five countries fighting jihadists in Africa's Sahel region is set for launch in Burkina Faso under a deal signed Monday.
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2 AprilAfrica
France Defends Army’s ‘Honor’ After UN Says Mali Civilians Killed
France's defense minister said she would not allow the honor of French forces to be "sullied," two days after the UN said a French strike killed 19 civilians in Mali.
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Mar- 2021 -31 MarchAfrica
French Strike in Mali Killed 19 Civilians in January: UN
A French air strike killed 19 civilians in Mali in January, a UN report said, prompting a strong denial from France.
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