Africa

Nine Chad Villagers Killed in Jihadist Assault

Nine people have died in an attack on a village in the Lake Chad area that is plagued by violence led by jihadist groups.

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Nigeria’s Military Crackdown Puts Squeeze on Bandit Gangs

Nigeria's military campaign against criminal gangs in the northwest is pushing them into neighboring regions as a result of a telecom shutdown and a squeeze on fuel and food supplies.

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Rebel Attacks Kill 15 Soldiers in Troubled Cameroon

About 15 soldiers and several civilians have died in two attacks in English-speaking western areas of Cameroon in the grip of a breakaway campaign.

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Gunmen Kill Police Inspector in Southeast Nigeria

Gunmen have killed a police inspector in southeast Nigeria, the latest attack in the restive region where dozens of officers have died this year.

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Nine Killed, 23 Injured in Nigerian Air Strike

An emergency official in northeast Nigeria said nine people were killed and 23 others injured in an air strike that reportedly hit civilians.

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French Forces Kill IS Sahel Jihadist Leader Wanted by US

The head of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara wanted for deadly attacks on US soldiers has been killed in an operation by French troops.

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Libya Fighters Battle Chad Rebels on Border: Report

Forces loyal to eastern Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar carried out an operation against a Chadian armed opposition group along Libya's southern border.

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Nigeria Recaptures 108 Inmates After Prison Outbreak

At least 108 out of 240 inmates who escaped from a prison in central Nigeria have been recaptured.

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480 Civilians Killed in Burkina Attacks Since May: NGO

At least 480 civilians were killed in jihadist attacks in Burkina Faso between May and August. 

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Gunmen Free 240 Inmates From Nigerian Prison

Heavily armed gunmen stormed a jail in Nigeria's central Kogi state, freeing scores of inmates. 

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