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US Begins Counter-terrorism Training in Africa Amid Upheaval

The United States’ yearly counter-terrorism training program for African forces began on Sunday in Ivory Coast at a time of upheaval in which Islamist fighters control large areas, coups are on the rise and French forces are winding down.The training p…

Tear Gas Fired at Sudan Anti-Coup Protest as UN Expert Arrives

Sudanese security forces on Sunday fired tear gas at protesters demonstrating against last year’s military coup, an AFP correspondent said, as a United Nations human rights expert arrived in the country.Thousands rallied in the capital Khartoum, carryi…

UNICEF Assisting Students of Flood-Damaged Malawi Schools

The U.N. children’s agency, UNICEF, is assisting Malawi’s students to continue their education in areas affected by a recent tropical storm.Students in the country’s 17 flooded districts are taking their lessons outdoors, in the shade of trees, after T…

Fate of Thousands of Eritrean Refugees in Afar Region Unknown

The U.N. refugee agency said Friday that the whereabouts of thousands of Eritrean refugees remained unknown two weeks after their camp came under attack in Ethiopia’s northern Afar region.Armed men entered the Barahle refugee camp on February 3, prompt…

France and EU to Withdraw Troops from Mali, Remain in Region

President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that France will withdraw its troops from Mali nine years after it first intervened to drive Islamic extremists from power but intends to maintain a military presence in neighboring West African nations.Announcin…

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