Africa

Nigeria Gunmen Kill Three Policemen, Kidnap Oil Executive

Gunmen have killed three police escorts and abducted a local oil executive in southern Nigeria's petroleum-producing Niger delta.

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Civilians Flee as Jihadists Advance in Northeast Mali

Jihadists aligned with the Islamic State group are advancing in northeastern Mali, prompting terrified citizens to flee their homes.

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DR Congo and Rwanda Agree Ceasefire at Talks: Angola

An agreement has been struck which could mean the adoption of a ceasefire in the violence-torn east of DR Congo.

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11 Killed in Jihadist Raid on Mali Displaced People

Eleven civilians living in a camp for displaced people were killed in a jihadist raid in northern Mali, local officials said.

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Uganda to Deploy 1,000 Troops to DR Congo to Fight Rebels

Uganda will deploy around 1,000 soldiers in eastern DR Congo by the end of November under a regional force against a rebel offensive.

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Ten Troops Killed in Jihadist Attack in Chad

Around 10 soldiers were killed and others wounded when jihadists attacked an army position in western Chad.

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E.Africa Troops to ‘Enforce Peace’ in East DR Congo

Kenyan President William Ruto said East African troops would "enforce peace" in eastern DR Congo.

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France Stops Mali Development Aid Over Russia Paramilitary Ties

France is halting its development aid to Mali, over Bamako's alleged hiring of paramilitaries from the Russian group Wagner.

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W.Africa Coastal States Eye More Cooperation Over Sahel Jihadism

West African coastal states held talks on boosting cooperation against jihadist violence spilling over from the Sahel.

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‘No One Will Take Goma’: E.Africa Commander in DR Congo

The commander of the East African Community's military force in DR Congo vowed to protect Goma, an eastern city threatened by M23 rebels.

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