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Ivory Coast – Violence – Agriculture 17 Killed in Clashes between Ivory Coast Farmers and Herders

Sat Mar 26, 2016 10:40:14

Seventeen people have died in clashes between arable farmers and nomadic herdsmen in Ivory Coast’s northeastern town of Bouna, the government announced Friday warning that the toll could rise.

Boko Haram Kidnaps 16 Women in Northeast Nigeria

Fri Mar 25, 2016 14:40:50

Suspected Boko Haram Takfiri terrorists have abducted 16 women in Nigeria’s northeastern state of Adamawa, local officials say.

Morocco – Conflict – Western Sahara – UN Security Council Wants UN Mission in Western Sahara at ‘Full Capacity’

Fri Mar 25, 2016 11:25:01

The Security Council called Thursday for the UN mission in Western Sahara to resume working at "full capacity," its first statement following a dispute between Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and Rabat.

Nigeria – Corruption – Probe Nigeria Indicts 300 Firms over Fake Contracts

Fri Mar 25, 2016 10:33:11

Nigeria has indicted over 300 companies and prominent individuals, including serving and retired military officers, for defrauding the country of millions of dollars in fake contracts, the presidency said Thursday.

Congo – Election – France France Calls on ‘Transparency’ in Congo Election

Tue Mar 22, 2016 17:08:06

France expressed concern Tuesday over a cut in communication lines in Congo after tense elections, urging “transparency” in the counting of votes.

Al-Shabab Militants Kill 73 Soldiers in Attack on Somali Military Base

Tue Mar 22, 2016 10:40:33

Al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabab militants have attacked an army base near the Somali capital, claiming to have killed at least 73 soldiers.

Gunman Killed in Attack on Mali Hotel Hosting EU Mission

Tue Mar 22, 2016 09:37:19

A gunman has been killed and two suspects detained during an attack on a hotel hosting a European Union military training mission in Mali’s capital Bamako.

Algeria Military Forces Kill Terrorists behind Gas Plant Attack

Mon Mar 21, 2016 09:51:45

Algeria's military has killed at least four militants in a desert region where an Algerian gas plant jointly operated by foreign energy giants came under attack with rocket-propelled grenades.

Kenya Army Troops Kill 21 Al-Shabab Terrorists in Somalia

Sun Mar 20, 2016 15:58:29

The Kenyan army says it has killed at least 21 members of the Somalia-based al-Shabab Takfiri militant group during a firefight in the neighboring country.

Algeria – Unrest – Gas – Terrorists Rockets Hit Algeria Gas Plant in Attack Claimed by Al-Qaeda

Sat Mar 19, 2016 09:17:33

Rockets on Friday struck an Algerian gas plant run by foreign energy giants in an attack claimed by Al-Qaeda, three years after a deadly hostage crisis at another facility in the country.

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