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Apr- 2022 -12 AprilAfrica
Mali Helicopter Fired ‘Close to’ UK Peacekeepers: London, UN Source
A Malian army helicopter fired several rockets "close to" British members of a UN peacekeeping force in the country, the UK defence ministry and UN said.
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11 AprilAfrica
EU Halting Military Training in Mali but Staying in Sahel
The EU decided to halt its military training missions in Mali but will keep a presence in the Sahel, the bloc's top diplomat said on Monday.
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Mar- 2022 -28 MarchEurope
Russia’s Wagner Mercenaries Deployed to Eastern Ukraine: UK
Russia's Wagner Group has deployed its mercenaries to eastern Ukraine, the UK said, adding that over 1,000 would likely take part in fighting following Russian setbacks.
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14 MarchAfrica
Russia Ramps up Ties With Sudan as Ukraine War Rages
Experts say Moscow is boosting relations with its longtime African ally Sudan, eyeing its gold wealth and strategic location.
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Feb- 2022 -17 FebruaryAfrica
France’s Mali Pullout Clears Path for Rivals: Experts
The withdrawal of French troops from Mali marks a loss of influence for Europe in Africa, leaving the way open for other powers, experts say.
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Dec- 2021 -20 DecemberAfrica
15 Civilians Killed in Fresh CAR Rebel Attacks : UN
At least 15 civilians have been killed in the latest attacks by armed groups in the volatile Central African Republic.
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16 DecemberAfrica
Europe Builds Up Mali Force as France Draws Down Troops
France's military camps in Mali are going quiet as Paris winds down its security presence in the restive West African country.
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16 DecemberAmericas
US Warns Mali on Accepting Russia’s Wagner Mercenaries
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Mali's military rulers not to accept Russia's Wagner mercenaries.
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May- 2021 -31 MayAfrica
Bomb Kills 2 CAR Police, 3 Russian Paramilitaries
A military convoy struck a roadside bomb in the northwest of Central African Republic, leaving two policemen and three Russian paramilitaries dead, the government said Sunday.
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Jul- 2020 -15 JulyAfrica
US Says Russia Group Laid Mines Around Tripoli
The US military accused Russian-backed mercenaries of laying landmines and other devices in and around Tripoli, violating a UN arms embargo.
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