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French forces deny killing Malian civilian

The French army has denied claims that it targeted and killed civilians during a raid aimed at jihadists in central Mali on Sunday. It announced on Tuesday that it had struck dozens of jihadists two days earlier. But residents speak…

Niger deploys 2,500 troops in restive zone

Following the weekend’s massacre, Nigerien President Mahamdou Issoufou has ordered the immediate deployment of Special Forces in an operation dubbed Operation Almahaou to secure the west of the country from jihadists. The decision was announced at the end of a…

The Gambia postpones voter registration exercise

The Independent Electoral Commission of the Gambia has postponed the January 14 general voter registration exercise ahead of presidential elections in December this year. The IEC cited logistical challenges beyond its control as a reason for the postponement. Sankulleh Janko…

France to reduce troops in The Sahel

France’s defense minister said Monday that her government will reconsider its military strategy in the Sahel region and very likely reduce military deployment as part of Operation Barkhane after significant military successes in 2020. Minister Parly told daily Le Parisien…