Africa
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Nov- 2024 -2 November
Niger Inks Deal With Russia for Three Satellites
Niger signed a deal Friday with Glavkosmos, a subsidiary of Russia's Roscosmos space agency, to buy three satellites to boost security in the Sahel nation and its neighbours, all battling jihadist attacks.
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Oct- 2024 -30 October
UN Agrees to Wind Down Somalia Mission Over Next Two Years
The UN Security Council voted to begin a two-year withdrawal of its political mission in Somalia, which has been in the east African country for more than a decade.
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28 October
Chad Hunts Attackers After 40 Troops Killed in Boko Haram Raid
An attack by Boko Haram killed around 40 Chadian troops overnight near the Nigerian border, prompting an army operation to hunt down the militants.
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27 October
Activists Say 50 Killed in Sudan Paramilitary Attack
At least 50 people have been killed in a single attack by Sudanese paramilitaries who have besieged and raided villages in al-Jazira state, activists said.
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23 October
Morocco to Increase Defense Budget, Boost Local Industry
Morocco will increase its 2025 defense budget to $13 billion to strengthen its army, diversify partners for acquisitions, and boost its local industry.
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22 October
Activists Say Over 70 Dead in Two Days of Sudan Fighting
Sudanese volunteer rescuers reported four children were among 20 people killed in an army air strike in the capital Khartoum, adding to dozens killed in Al-Jazira state.
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20 October
Fighting Breaks Out in DRC Between M23 Rebels and Militia
Clashes between M23 rebels and government-aligned militia in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo broke a fragile truce that had lasted several weeks.
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17 October
Somalia Suicide Attack Kills Seven Near Police Academy
A suicide bomber blew himself up near a police academy in the Somali capital Mogadishu, killing at least seven people including civilians, police said.
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17 October
Cameroon Army Equips Special Forces With Turkish MPT-76 Assault Rifles
The Cameroon Army has enhanced the lethality of its special forces with the adoption of Turkish-made MPT-76 assault rifles.
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16 October
Nigerian Air Force to Expand Fleet With 34 Italian Aircraft
Nigeria is expanding its air force fleet, acquiring 24 M-346 light fighter-trainer aircraft and 10 AW-109 Trekker helicopters from Italian defense manufacturer Leonardo.
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