Africa

33 Killed in Sudan Strikes Blamed on Paramilitary RSF

At least 33 people have been killed in Sudan in attacks blamed on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, at war with the army since April 2023, first responders said Saturday.

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South Africa Receives Third Inshore Patrol Vessel From Damen

Damen Shipyards Cape Town has delivered the third Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessel, SAS Adam Kok (P1573), to the South African Navy.

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Sudan Cuts Ties With UAE After Paramilitary Drone Strikes on Port Sudan

Sudan's army-aligned government on Tuesday severed diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates, accusing the Gulf state of supplying weapons used by the rival paramilitaries to strike its de facto capital.

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Drones Strike Airport, Army Base in Wartime Capital Port Sudan: Officials

Drones targeted the airport and an army base in Sudan's wartime capital Port Sudan on Tuesday, airport and security officials said, the third straight day the army-aligned government's seat of power has come under attack.

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Two Killed in Jihadist Attack in Northern Mozambique

An attack claimed by jihadists linked to the Islamic State group in a remote tourist town in northern Mozambique has killed at least two rangers, a local conservation group said.

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Sudan Paramilitaries Kill at Least 165 in Darfur City Over 10 Days: Activists

Sudan's paramilitaries have killed at least 165 civilians in 10 days in their assault on El-Fasher, the last major city in Darfur to elude their control.

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Jihadists Kill 15 Mourners in Northeast Nigeria: Sources

Jihadists linked to the Islamic State group opened fire on mourners in a village in Nigeria's Borno state killing at least 15 people.

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US Deploys Avenger Air Defense System in Africa for First Time

The US Army has deployed its Avenger air defense system to the African continent for the first time, joining a major multinational military exercise.

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Uganda Army Chief in Talks With DR Congo Militia

Uganda's army chief met near Kampala with leaders of a militia from northeastern DR Congo following deadly clashes last month.

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Militant Groups Claim Attacks on Nigerian Oil Facilities

Two militant groups in Nigeria's oil-rich southern delta region on Sunday claimed responsibility for recent attacks on oil facilities.

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