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Militant Attack on Burkina Faso Base Kills 50 Soldiers Amid Worsening Insurgency

Around 50 soldiers were killed in northern Burkina Faso on Monday after suspected Islamist militants launched a large-scale assault on a military base in Dargo, according to local security sources.…

Africa News Now July 30, 2025

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Mali Army Launches Sweeping Counter-Offensive After Jihadist Kill Dozens

The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have intensified a nationwide military campaign targeting al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), following a string of coordinated assaults on July 1 that…

Africa News Now July 21, 2025

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Niger Army Repels Coordinated Militant Attack in West, Kills 41 Insurgents

The Nigerien army has successfully repelled a coordinated dawn assault by suspected jihadist militants targeting military positions in the western regions of Bouloundjouga and Samira. The attacks, carried out on…

Africa News Now July 7, 2025

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Mali Imposes Night Curfew After Deadly Coordinated Terror Attacks in Kayes and Dioïla

The Malian government has enforced a 30-day renewable night curfew across the Kayes and Dioïla regions following a wave of coordinated terrorist attacks on military outposts on Tuesday, July 1.…

Africa News Now July 3, 2025

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Mali Army Kills 80 Militants After Coordinated al-Qaeda-Linked Attacks Across Seven Towns

Mali’s military has announced the killing of at least 80 jihadist fighters linked to al-Qaeda following a wave of coordinated assaults on army positions across central and western parts of…

Africa News Now July 2, 2025

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Mali and Russia Deepen Ties with Nuclear Energy, Trade and Security Deals

Mali and Russia have signed a series of strategic agreements aimed at strengthening their economic, scientific, and energy cooperation, including a pivotal deal on the peaceful use of nuclear energy,…

Africa News Now June 24, 2025

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Sahel Region Accounts for Over Half of Global Terror Deaths in 2024, Says New Report

The Sahel region was the world’s deadliest terrorism hotspot in 2024, accounting for 51% of all terrorism-related deaths globally, according to the 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI) released by the…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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Traoré’s Phone Ban for Frontline Soldiers: Smart Discipline or Risky Overreach?

In a bold and controversial move, President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso has ordered a ban on the use of smartphones by frontline military personnel, citing the devices as sources…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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Russia Expands Military and Security Ties with Africa Amid Wagner Reshuffle

Russia is deepening its engagement with African nations, particularly in the areas of defence and security, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced Monday. He emphasized that the Kremlin aims to "comprehensively…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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Al-Qaeda-Linked JNIM Launches Deadly Assaults on Boulikessi and Timbuktu as Mali’s Security Crumbles

An al-Qaeda-affiliated group, Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), has claimed responsibility for two coordinated attacks on Malian military positions in Boulikessi and Timbuktu, further highlighting the deteriorating security situation…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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U.S. Scales Back Development Role in Africa, Urges Local Forces to Lead Security Amid Rising Extremist Threats

The U.S. military is shifting its Africa strategy, reducing its traditional focus on governance and development support, and instead urging African partners to assume greater responsibility for their own security.…

Africa News Now May 26, 2025