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Mali: French military accused of killing six people in raid on Talataye, France deniesF

Six people were killed in northeastern Mali on Thursday in disputed circumstances, with French forces saying a strike targeted jihadists and local residents alleging those left dead were young hunters.   It was the second time in recent months that an air strike had...

Sahel: Mass killings continue, another deadly week in Mali and NigerF

Mali: Raids on army post near Ansongo claim lives of 33 soldiers By Serge Daniel - At least 33 soldiers were killed in an attack in northern Mali this week, an army officer aid, after one of two devastating attacks in the Sahel region since Monday. Dozens of...

Sahel: Burkina Faso’s Goudebou Camp reopens for Malian refugeesF

By Armel Baily -  "I'm happy -- it's like coming back home," said Malian refugee Ousmane Wanaher, 34, returning to the camp in northeastern Burkina Faso from which he had been driven out by jihadist attacks a year ago. The 9,000-capacity Goudebou camp is a cherished...

Sahel: No French troop drawdown from the Sahel, Macron announces escalation aheadF

Macron says France to “decapitate” Al-Qaeda in the Sahel France will intensify its efforts to help "decapitate" Qaeda-linked groups in the Sahel, President Emmanuel Macron told regional leaders via video conference on Tuesday, according to AFP. Macron said the efforts...

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