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citizen.co.zapolitics51 days agoUpdated
Tuareg Rebels and Jihadists Take Control of Kidal; Mali Defence Minister Killed in Separate Attack
Tuareg rebels and jihadist forces captured the strategic northern town of Kidal in Mali after coordinated attacks, forcing Russian troops to withdraw. Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a separate explosive attack on his residence. Russia stated its forces would remain i…
france24.comworld55 days agoUpdated
Gunmen Kill at Least 29 in Northeast Nigeria Attack on Football Pitch
Gunmen attacked a community in Adamawa state, killing at least 29 people gathered at a football pitch. In a separate incident, assailants raided an orphanage in Kogi state, kidnapping 23 children and an adult, with 15 children later rescued. The attacks highlight ongoing violence…
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france24.comworld57 days ago
Mali Defence Minister Killed in Coordinated Attacks Amid Russian Forces Withdrawal from Kidal
Mali's defence minister was killed in coordinated attacks on military sites and his home near the capital Bamako. Tuareg rebels announced a deal for the withdrawal of Russian Africa Corps forces from the northern town of Kidal, which they now control. The attacks were claimed by…
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The original uploader was Taguelmoust at French Wikipedia. / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)world57 days agoUpdated
Clashes Break Out in Mali's Kidal Between Tuareg Fighters and Government Troops
Fresh fighting broke out in the key town of Kidal in Mali on Sunday between Tuareg rebels backed by jihadists and government forces supported by Russian mercenaries. The clashes followed coordinated insurgent strikes across the Sahel nation the previous day. @AFP reported the dev…
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france24.comworld60 days ago
Violence Escalates in Nigeria as Elections Approach, Jihadist Groups Expand
Nigeria is experiencing increased violence from armed groups ahead of national elections scheduled for January. Attacks in the northeast have resulted in the deaths of high-ranking military officers, while jihadist groups from the Sahel region are reportedly establishing a presen…
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French Special Forces Reportedly Involved in Combat Operations in Benin
French special forces are participating in combat missions against jihadists in northern Benin, according to multiple sources. This goes beyond the official role of training Beninese forces. The involvement follows a recent meeting between military leaders from France, Benin, and…