Niger military suffers heavy losses in battle with militants
Fifteen Nigerien soldiers were killed and sixteen wounded in clashes with armed militants in the Tillaberi region.
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West Africa
Al Qaeda affiliate claims deadly attack in Togo
An Al Qaeda affiliate has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a Togolese army barracks, marking a new chapter in the region’s growing insecurity.
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Gunmen slaughter 26 in Mali village attack
Mali is once again the scene of a devastating attack, as 26 people were killed while working in their fields.
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Niger, Turkey deepen ties in energy, defense
Turkey and Niger sign a deal to develop Niger’s oil and gas fields, deepening their partnership after Niger expels Western forces.
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IMF approves $71 million for coup-stricken Niger
The country’s economy is expected to rebound due to oil exports and lifted sanctions, but the IMF urges reforms.
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Search underway after Niger prison break
Inmates, including militants, escaped from Niger’s high-security Koutoukale prison, prompting a search operation and a local curfew.
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Russia’s Rosatom inks deals with Mali’s military leaders
Mali’s military junta signed cooperation agreements with Russia’s Rosatom, including discussions about a potential low-power nuclear power plant in Mali.
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Guinea court sets July 31 verdict in ex-dictator massacre trial
Guinea’s court will announce its verdict on July 31 in the trial of ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara and others accused of a 2019 massacre involving murder, sexual violence, and other atrocities.
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Lavrov: Exploitation in Africa Persists via Economic Means
Russian Foreign Minister reckons that the economy has been weaponized and that African countries are among those bearing the brunt.
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Mauritanian govt advocates for regional coalition against terrorism
Mauritanian President Ghazouani called for West African unity to combat regional insurgency ahead of his re-election campaign.
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