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Sahel: Jihadist violence intensifies in Burkina FasoF

Attacks in Burkina Faso have increased since October and now especially target civilians, according to junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traore, who took power last year on a vow to quell jihadist violence. The extremists are switching tactics to focus on civilians, Traore...

Sahel: Jihadists in Burkina Faso also abduct children and babiesF

Investigators now believe that last week's raid by suspected jihadists in Burkina Faso led to the abduction of around 60 women, girls and babies, a regional prosecutor said Thursday. Earlier reports had suggested that around 50 women had been taken, said a statement...

Sahel: Russia strengthens its presence in the Sahel with delivery of warplanes to MaliF

Mali's military rulers received more warplanes and helicopters from Russia Thursday, an AFP correspondent noted, the latest in a series of deliveries from its new top military and political ally. AFP counted eight planes and two helicopters at a ceremony attended by...

Mali: Security agents remain targets of attacks in Mali, four killed in SegouF

Four gendarmes were killed and three others injured on Sunday after being ambushed in western Mali, a region prone to jihadist attacks, the paramilitary police said. Two police vehicles were torched and two others, equipped with machine guns, were captured by the...

Tunisia: Army helicopter crashes at sea, killing four soldiersF

Tunisia: Army helicopter crashes at sea, killing four soldiersF

Jun 8, 2023

Four Tunisian soldiers died when a military helicopter crashed into the sea off the country's northwest, President...

Chad: Army and FNDJT fighters clashing in Tibesti regionF

Chad: Army and FNDJT fighters clashing in Tibesti regionF

Jun 7, 2023

Government forces and rebels clashed for a week in a desert region of northern Chad, according to conflicting tolls...

Sahel: Over 16 million people need aid in Burkina Faso, Mali and NigerF

Sahel: Over 16 million people need aid in Burkina Faso, Mali and NigerF

Jun 6, 2023

More than 16 million people affected by conflict and climate change in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger need humanitarian...

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