Africa
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Apr- 2024 -25 April
HRW Says Burkina Army Killed 223 Villagers in Revenge Attacks
Soldiers in Burkina Faso's jihadist-hit north killed at least 223 villagers, including 56 children, in two attacks on February 25, HRW said.
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25 April
CACI to Provide Communications, IT Expertise for US Africa and European Command
CACI has received a contract to deliver communications and information technology expertise for the US Africa Command and European Command.
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25 April
US Alarmed by Signs of ‘Imminent Offensive’ in Sudan’s Darfur
The US warned of a looming rebel military offensive on the Sudanese city of el-Fasher, a humanitarian hub that appears to be at the center of a newly opening front in the country's civil war.
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24 April
Leonardo to Deliver M-346 Jets to Nigerian Air Force
Leonardo has signed a deal to deliver 24 M-346 transonic jets to Nigeria, with the first batch expected to arrive by the end of 2024.
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22 April
‘Jihadists’ Kidnapped Over 110 Civilians in Mali: Sources
Suspected jihadists in central Mali are holding more than 110 civilians they abducted six days ago, local sources said.
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22 April
US Agrees to Pull Troops From Key Drone Host Niger: Officials
The US agreed to withdraw its more than 1,000 troops from Niger, upending its posture in West Africa where the country was home to a major drone base.
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19 April
Kenya Military Helicopter Crash Kills Defense Chief
Kenya's defense chief and nine other top brass died in a military helicopter crash in a remote area of the country, President William Ruto said.
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18 April
Senegal Receives Third 58 S-Class Offshore Patrol Vehicle
Piriou has delivered the third and final 58 S-class offshore patrol vehicle for the Senegalese Armed Forces.
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17 April
25 Killed in Darfur Town as War Spreads: Monitor, Eyewitnesses
Clashes between the Sudanese army and its rival paramilitary have killed at least 25 civilians in the North Darfur town of El-Fasher, a pro-democracy lawyers committee said.
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12 April
Libyan Armed Groups Clash in Capital Tripoli: Media
Clashes between powerful Libyan armed groups broke out in the capital Tripoli, sparking panic among locals celebrating the end of Ramadan, local media reported.
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