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6 January

Eight Civilians Killed in Mali Attack

At least eight civilians have been killed in central Mali, several sources said on Sunday, accusing the Malian army and Russia's Wagner group.

4 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Mali’s Army Claims Arrest of Islamic State Group Leader

Mali's army said Saturday its forces had arrested two men, one of them a leading figure in the Sahel branch of the Islamic State group.

4 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Five Army Volunteers in Burkina Killed in Attack

Five civilian volunteers with the army in Burkina Faso were killed in an attack this week in the west of the country.

3 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Soldiers From Guatemala, El Salvador Deployed in Haiti

More than 80 soldiers from Guatemala and El Salvador arrived in Haiti as part of the Kenyan-led multinational mission to counter spiraling gang violence.

3 January

Staff Writer With AFP

M23 Rebels Edge Closer to Key Town in East DR Congo

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels moved closer to a key town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, capturing a nearby area.

3 January

A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. Photo: Embraer

Rojoef Manuel

Embraer to Deliver Four A-29 Super Tucanos to African Customer

Embraer has signed a contract to supply four A-29 Super Tucano light attack and trainer aircraft for an African customer.

3 January

Al-Qaeda linked al-shabab recruits walk down a street on March 5, 2012 in the Deniile district of Somalian capital, Mogadishu

Staff Writer With AFP

Ethiopia Backs New Peacekeeping Force in Somalia

Ethiopia announced that it will collaborate with a new African Union force against Islamist Al-Shabaab insurgents in Somalia, which is set to deploy later this month.

2 January