Africa
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Jul- 2022 -4 July
27 Killed in Two Jihadist Attacks in Burkina Faso
Suspected jihadists killed at least 27 people in attacks on villages in northern Burkina Faso at the weekend, sources said.
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1 July
EU’s Takuba Anti-Terror Force Quits Junta-Controlled Mali
The French-led Takuba task force of EU special forces has officially ceased operating in Mali, France announced Friday.
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Jun- 2022 -30 June
UN Peacekeepers Claim to Have Retaken CAR Town From Rebels
A UN peacekeeping force said it had expelled rebels from a town in the war-torn Central African Republic in order to "protect civilians."
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29 June
UN Mission to Mali Extended, but Without French Air Support
The UN Security Council agreed to extend a peacekeeping mission in Mali another year — but without French air support as in the past.
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29 June
Eight Killed in Suspected Jihadist Attack in Burkina Faso
Eight people in eastern Burkina Faso have been killed in an attack by suspected jihadists on a baptism party, a security source said.
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28 June
France Delivers Sherpa Tactical Vehicles, Defense Systems to Morocco
Morocco has taken delivery of an initial batch of Sherpa armored vehicles and VL MICA anti-aircraft missile systems from France.
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28 June
I.Coast to Spend $430M in Anti-Jihadism Campaign
Ivory Coast said it would spend around $430 million in a three-year campaign to support young people at risk from Sahel jihadists.
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27 June
Ethiopia Shows Off Combat Drones at Military Ceremony
The Ethiopian army has shown off foreign-built combat drones at a graduation ceremony for military pilots.
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24 June
Eight UN Peacekeepers Wounded in Mali Blast
Eight UN peacekeepers were wounded in a mine explosion in Mali's jihadist-wracked Timbuktu region, the United Nations said.
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23 June
Children Among 13 Killed in DR Congo Unrest This Week: UN
At least 13 civilians, including four children, were killed in fresh clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo this week, the UN said.
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