Shield and Alert: Sahel Bound

Sahel: Second UN peacekeeper dies after attack in MaliF

A UN peacekeeper has died of wounds sustained in an attack last week in Mali, raising the death toll in the assault to two, the United Nations said Monday. Mali has been grappling with a political and security crisis since 2012 when separatist and jihadist rebellions...
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Mali resumes train service on Bamako-Kayes lineF

Les opérations de vente de tickets pour le 1er voyage du train ont commencé ce jeudi à Kayes L’engouement de la population est perceptible au niveau des guichets. La locomotive CC2207 de la SOPAFER effectuera demain le trajet Bamako-Kayes, avec des arrêts dans toutes...
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Mali: Attack in Tombouctou claims life of UN peacekeeperF

Today, 09/06, one of our patrols near #Ber town, North of #Mali was targeted by a complex attack. It encountered an Improvised Explosive Device followed by a direct arm fire attack . Preliminary information: 1 #peacekeeper killed and 4 seriously injured. Updates will...
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Chad: Army and FNDJT fighters clashing in Tibesti regionF

Government forces and rebels clashed for a week in a desert region of northern Chad, according to conflicting tolls from both sides. The mountainous Tibesti region is a traditional battleground between the army and rebel groups that have sought for years to oust the...
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