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vanguardngr.comworld1 day ago
Suspected Insurgents Kill 20 in Kebbi Village Attack
At least 20 people died and scores were injured when suspected Lakurawa insurgents struck Fasken Rafi village in Kebbi State on Sunday. State officials sent a delegation to assess damage and pledged additional security forces.
Abc Newsworld23 days ago
Bomb Blast Near Quetta Railway Track Kills at Least 19
A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a railway track in Quetta on Sunday, killing at least 19 people and wounding over 70 others. Two train cars overturned and caught fire, and the outlawed Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for targeting a train…
france24.compolitics42 days agoUpdated
Mali's Goita Assumes Defence Minister Role After Predecessor Killed in Attacks
Mali's junta leader has taken over as defence minister following the killing of the previous minister in coordinated attacks by jihadist and separatist groups. The move comes amid ongoing security challenges, including a partial blockade on the capital. Regional alliances and joi…
france24.comworld47 days ago
Malian Forces Regain Control of Border Town from Islamic State-Linked Insurgents
Malian forces have reasserted control over a town on the Niger border after Islamic State-linked insurgents entered it this week. The development follows coordinated attacks, including one on a military base near the capital. The events highlight ongoing efforts to secure territo…
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Mali's Defense Minister General Sadio Camara Dies in Coordinated Attacks on Military Sites
Mali's Defense Minister General Sadio Camara was killed amid coordinated attacks on military sites across the country. He was a central figure in the military government that seized power after coups in 2020 and 2021. Al Jazeera reported the incident, with operations involving Nu…
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South China Morning Postworld51 days ago
19 Killed, Including Two US Citizens, in Philippine Military Raid on Negros Island
Two American nationals died alongside 17 others in a firefight during a government raid in the Philippines. The incident occurred on April 19, 2026, in a remote area, prompting a rights commission probe. All 19 were identified as members of the New People’s Army insurgent group.
France 24world50 days agoUpdated
JNIM and Tuareg Separatists Claim Joint Attacks on Bamako Airport and Northern Mali Cities
An al-Qaida-linked group and Tuareg rebels carried out joint attacks on military sites in Bamako and other cities. The assaults targeted airports, bases and urban areas, prompting security measures and international condemnations. Fighting continued into Sunday in northern region…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld54 days ago
At Least 20 Killed in Suspected Boko Haram Attack in Northeast Nigeria
Suspected Boko Haram militants attacked two villages in northeast Nigeria, resulting in at least 20 deaths, according to a local official. The incident is part of increased attacks by Boko Haram and its splinter group ISWAP on military bases and villages in the region. A related…
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