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20 July

Nine Killed in East DR Congo Bomb Blast

At least nine people have been killed and 16 injured after an explosive device accidentally detonated in a field in conflict-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, local sources said.

19 July

Spanish Guardia Civil watch as would-be immigrants from Africa sit atop a fence after scrambling over two other border barriers on Spain’s tiny north African territory of Melilla

Staff Writer With AFP

Two Held in Joint Morocco-Spain Anti-Jihadist Operation

Police in Morocco and Spain arrest two people in a joint operation by both countries' security services targeting "terrorists."

19 July

Staff Writer With AFP

West Africa Leaders Review Security After UN Mali Mission Ends

Several West African leaders met in Nigeria to discuss how to manage security at the end of a UN peacekeeping mission in Mali and push for a return to democracy after a series of coups.

18 July

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US Accidentally Sent Sensitive Military Info to Russia Ally Mali: Report

Millions of sensitive messages intended for US defense employees were reportedly sent to email accounts in Mali because of a simple typing error.

18 July

Moroccan soldiers patrol the city of Tangiers on August 11, 2020

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Recognizes Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara

Israel has decided to "recognize Morocco's sovereignty" over the disputed Western Sahara region, the royal office in Rabat announced.

18 July

Staff Writer With AFP

Separatists Kill 10 Civilians in Cameroon: Ministry

Separatist rebels have killed about 10 civilians and wounded two more in one of Cameroon's restive anglophone regions, the defense ministry said.

17 July

Russian and Rwandan security forces take measures around the site during election meeting in Bangui, Central African Republic

Staff Writer With AFP

Wagner Fighters Arrive in C.Africa: Russian Security Group

Several hundred "experienced" Wagner fighters have arrived in the Central African Republic to secure a referendum on July 30.

17 July

Nigerien soldiers stand guard outside Diffa airport

Staff Writer With AFP

Five Killed in Suspected Jihadist Attack in Niger

A police officer and four civilians were killed in a "complex terrorist attack" in southwestern Niger, the army said, in an area where thousands have fled their homes to escape jihadist violence.

16 July