Africa
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Dec- 2024 -11 December
Boko Haram Kill 14 Nigerian Fishermen in Niger: Militia
Boko Haram fighters have killed 14 Nigerian fishermen in neighboring Niger, an anti-jihadist militia that operates alongside Nigeria's military told AFP Tuesday.
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11 December
At Least 176 Killed in Two Days of Sudan Battles
At least 176 people were killed in two days of army and paramilitary strikes across Sudan, according to an AFP tally of tolls provided by officials, activists and lawyers on Tuesday.
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8 December
Somalia Accuses Ethiopia of ‘Interference’
Somalia on Friday accused Ethiopia of interfering in its southern Jubaland region, the latest upset in a nearly year-long bitter dispute between the two nations.
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7 December
Burkina Faso Junta Chief Dissolves Government
Burkina Faso's ruling military leader on Friday dismissed the country's prime minister and dissolved the government, according to a presidential decree transmitted to AFP.
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5 December
Clashes Escalate in East DR Congo Despite Ceasefire
Fighting has intensified over the last four days between Rwanda-backed rebels and the Congolese army in eastern DR Congo despite a ceasefire.
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5 December
Mali Receives Turkish Akinci Drones to Fight Armed Groups
Mali has acquired Turkish-made Akinci drones to bolster its army’s capabilities in the fight against armed groups.
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4 December
US Approves $108M Javelin Missile Sale to Tunisia
The US is enhancing Tunisia’s anti-tank capabilities with the approval of a $108-million foreign military sale for FGM-148F Javelin missiles.
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2 December
US Spy Plane Violates Uganda, DRC Air Spaces
An alleged US spy plane breached the airspaces of Uganda and Democratic Republic of the Congo last month, according to Ugandan media.
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1 December
UN Aid Chief Calls for Urgent Action on War-Torn Sudan
The UN humanitarian chief has called for immediate international action to address the Sudanese crisis for millions displaced by the conflict.
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Nov- 2024 -29 November
Chad Says Ending Military Cooperation With France
Chad announced that it was ending military cooperation with former colonial power France hours after a visit by French Foreign Minister.
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