Sahel

Danish Soldiers Deploy to Troubled Mali

A contingent of some 90 Danish soldiers has arrived in Mali to join European special forces supporting the country's anti-jihadist operations.

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Mali Junta Seeks Review of Defense Accord With France

Mali has asked France for a review of bilateral defense accords against the backdrop of growing tensions between Paris and the ruling junta in Bamako.

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Four Soldiers Killed in Burkina Faso Attack

At least four soldiers were killed Tuesday in an attack blamed on jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, security sources said.

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Two Benin Soldiers Killed After Running Over Bomb

Two Benin soldiers were killed when their vehicle hit a makeshift bomb in the country's north, near the border with Burkina Faso.

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Eleven Troops Hurt, 29 ‘Terrorists’ Neutralized in Burkina: Army

Eleven soldiers were wounded and 29 "terrorists" neutralized in a weekend attack on security forces in Burkina Faso's troubled northwest.

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Twin Explosions Rock UN Camps in Mali

Two explosions rocked UN camps in the northern Mali city of Gao, causing damage but no casualties.

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Mali Govt. Denies Approving Jihadist Negotiations

Mali's government has denied that it plans to negotiate with jihadists, walking back an earlier statement from its religion ministry.

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Sixteen Soldiers Killed in Central Mali Attack

Sixteen soldiers were killed and 10 wounded in an attack in central Mali.

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Thousands in Mali Demonstrate in Support of Army Rulers

Thousands of people demonstrated in Mali's capital backing the nation's military rulers and protesting perceived foreign meddling in the Sahel state. 

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French Forces Kill IS Sahel Jihadist Leader Wanted by US

The head of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara wanted for deadly attacks on US soldiers has been killed in an operation by French troops.

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