armed groups

Gunmen kill three villagers and abduct many in Nigeria

Gunmen killed three villagers and abducted 11 people, including a Catholic priest, in a predawn attack in Kaduna state amid worsening insecurity.

Mali reports killing 70 militants and destroying bases in joint counterterrorism operations with Sahel allies between July 15 and 19.

Clashes between armed groups and the military in northern Benin over the past week have resulted in 10 deaths, including one soldier.

The UN warns of increased revenue for the M23 rebel group in Rubaya, Congo, as they have seized control of the region’s coltan mining operations.

Unesco has expressed deep concern over recent reports of looting and damage at several Sudanese museums and cultural institutions by armed groups.

At least nine people were killed and sixteen wounded in clashes between armed groups in Tripoli’s Tajoura suburb.

Fifteen Nigerien soldiers were killed and sixteen wounded in clashes with armed militants in the Tillaberi region.

The decision aims to restore order and improve control over mineral production.